European Mantid (Mantis religiosa) Eating Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) - New York - USA

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European Mantid (Mantis religiosa) Eating Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) - New York - USA - Introduced species - Predaceous - Usually lies in wait for prey with front legs upraised - Commonly called "praying mantis"

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Size: 3744px × 5616px
Location: New York USA
Photo credit: © John Cancalosi / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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