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European Mantis? - Mantis religiosa
Copyright © 2011 Jo Ann Poe-McGavin

European Mantis? - Mantis religiosa
Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, USA
July 30, 2011
Size: 3 inches
I just became aware that they make sounds when they are "angry" neat. Not sure if this can be heard, but here it is in motion and sound http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGoHYkDLPX8

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Contributed by Jo Ann Poe-McGavin on 30 July, 2011 - 3:20pm
Last updated 24 October, 2011 - 9:52pm

Moved
Moved from Mantids.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 30 July, 2011 - 6:19pm

 
Thanks! :]
Thanks! :] Just making sure
… Jo Ann Poe-McGavin, 30 July, 2011 - 10:41pm

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