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Praying mantises (Mantodea)

Praying mantises (Mantodea)

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KimberiRP wrote:
13 Jun 2025
Archimantis sp.
Pseudomantis albofimbriata
MichaelMulvaney wrote:
10 Apr 2025
Thanks blue spots on the legs identify this mantis species within our region
Pseudomantis albofimbriata
Mike wrote:
6 Apr 2025
Black patch on inside of front tibia.
Pseudomantis albofimbriata
Aussiegall wrote:
9 Mar 2025
@GlossyGal thanks
Orthodera ministralis
GlossyGal wrote:
8 Mar 2025
Stunning shot!
Orthodera ministralis

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Tenodera australasiae at Murrumbateman, NSW

Orthodera ministralis

Pseudomantis albofimbriata

Archimantis sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT

Orthodera ministralis at Acton, ACT

Mantidae - egg case (family) at Acton, ACT

Tenodera australasiae at Sutton, NSW

Tenodera australasiae at Sutton, NSW

Mantidae (family) adult or nymph

Archimantis sp. (genus) at Moe, VIC

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