Hierodula patellifera - the Giant Asian Mantis

Lamnamkok NP, Chiang Rai, Thailand

 

Order : Mantodea

Family : Mantidae

Sub-Family : Mantinae

Genus : Hierodula

Species : Hierodula patellifera

 

One of my favourite insects, other than butterflies of course.

 

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