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Mantis photographed in fig plant. This mantis has red eyes at night
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Mantis. The eyes are pink during the day
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Mantis. The underside of the abdomen has yellow spots
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MANTIS FACTS
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Description
This Mantis is bright green with wings that cover the full abdomen. The eyes change colour - they are pink during the day, but change colour to ruby red at night. The front claws are orange. The abdomen has yellowish spots on the underside. The thorax is yellowish underneath and has a pinkish wash on the edges. It moves quite rapidly and appears to be active by night and day.
Size
50mm
Food
small insects
Classification
| Class: | Insecta | | Order: | Mantodea | | Family: | Mantidae | | Genus: | Mantidae family | | Species: | | | Common Name: | Mantis |
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