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European Mantid - Mantis religiosa close-up - Mantis religiosa
Copyright © 2005 Nolie Schneider

European Mantid - Mantis religiosa close-up - Mantis religiosa
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
August 25, 2005
A closer up image of what I believe is a European Mantid. The black spot at the top of the inside surface of the front leg, which is an identifying feature, is just visible.

Nolie

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European Mantid - Mantis religiosa - Mantis religiosa European Mantid - Mantis religiosa close-up - Mantis religiosa
Contributed by Nolie Schneider on 26 August, 2005 - 9:42am
Last updated 17 September, 2005 - 11:10am

I agree...
I think you are correct Nolie:)
… Tony DiTerlizzi, 27 August, 2005 - 9:05am

 
I agree...
Thanks, Tony!

Nolie
… Nolie Schneider, 27 August, 2005 - 10:16am

 
Guide page
Here's the guide page.
… Tony DiTerlizzi, 27 August, 2005 - 10:40am

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