Indian Flower Mantis

© Gareth Robinson

Indian Flower Mantis

Uploaded: September 25, 2008

Description

Creobroter pictipennis, common name Indian Flower Mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to Asia. It is a small species in which males grow to about 1.5" and females are slightly larger. They prefer a humid environment and live about nine months in capitivity.

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Tania Bounader level-classic September 26, 2008

Amazing shot ! #1005522

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