European Mantid (Mantis religiosa) - Eating a grasshopper - Oregon - USA

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European Mantid (Mantis religiosa) - Eating a grasshopper - Oregon - USA - Introduced species - Predaceous - Usually lie in wait for their prey with front legs upraised - Commonly called "praying mantis"

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Location: Oregon USA
Photo credit: © John Cancalosi / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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