An element of surprise

I think it was a shock to us both to cross paths in this way - I was busy watching and photographing an assassin bug on the hunt and out of the bush, right next to me and in front of my eyes popped this lovely mantis.

 

I believe it is Pseudomantis albofimbriata, commonly known as the false garden mantis.

 

Around 70 mm length.

 

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