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Dystacta-tigrifrutex-Image credit Tedrow R et al

Published June 21, 2015 at 580 × 459 in Still there are new mantis species being discovered

Adult female Bush Tiger Mantis – Image credit Tedrow R et al

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Mantis Species

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  • Arizona Unicorn Mantis
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  • Giant Asian Mantis
  • Sphodromantis baccettii
  • Spiny Flower Mantis
  • European Mantis
  • Thistle Mantis
  • Budwing Mantis
  • Ghost mantis
  • Egyptian Pygmy Mantis
  • Carolina mantis
  • Metallyticus splendidus
  • Devils Flower Mantis
  • Wandering Violin Mantis
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Stick Insect Species

  • Giant Prickly Stick Insect
  • Vietnamese Stick Insect
  • New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect
  • Jungle Nymph
  • Leaf Insect (psg 278)
  • Giant Leaf Insect (psg 72)
  • Annam Stick Insect
  • Thorny Stick Insect
  • Necroscia annulipes (psg 290)
  • Zompro’s Stick Insect
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Other Critter Species

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