From: Pierre@home.be (Pierre)
Subject: Fauna in South Africa - Part 14 > File 08 of 10 - PO_Fisa_138_Mante_religieuse.jpg (1/1)
Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 17:13:58 GMT
Newsgroups: alt.binaries.pictures.artpics
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The European mantis (Mantis religiosa) is a large, carnivorous insect with a triangular head and raptorial front legs. It's also known as the praying mantis because of its posture when at rest.
Order: Mantodea > Family: Mantidae > Subfamily: Mantinae > Tribe: Mantini > Genus: Mantis > Species: Mantis religiosa
Synonyms: Gryllus religiosus |
