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Praying Mantis - Just before final molt - Mantis religiosa

Praying Mantis - Just before final molt - Mantis religiosa
Blainville, Quebec, Canada
August 1, 2008
Size: 7.5cm
I found this out in a field by my office. This shot was in the field.

Took it home to a terrarium and it molted that day. We have been keeping it in the backyard since then.

Images of this individual: tag all
Praying Mantis - Just before final molt - Mantis religiosa Praying Mantis - After Molt - Mantis religiosa Praying Mantis - Feeding on Cricket - Mantis religiosa