Snake mantis

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Kongobatha diademata is an elegant little native mantis. Hard to spot though, given the diminutive size and colouration. The pink eye stripe and mandibles are of special note here.

 

25 mm length

 

Link to dorsal view: www.flickr.com/photos/112623317@N03/53348068389/in/datepo...

 

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