The "European praying mantis" (Mantis Religiosa) Die "Europäische Gottesanbeterin" (Mantis Religiosa)

            The "European praying mantis" (Mantis Religiosa) is the only representative of the order of mantis (Mantodea) occurring in Central Europe.
Females can grow up to 75 mm long, males are much smaller and reach a length of up to 60 mm.
The basic coloration ranges from pale green to brown.
The elongated neck shield and the large triangular, very mobile head are striking!

Die "Europäische Gottesanbeterin" (Mantis Religiosa)ist die einzige in Mitteleuropa vorkommende Vertreterin der Ordnung der Fangschrecken (Mantodea)
Weibchen können bis zu 75 mm lang werden, die Männchen sind deutlich kleiner und erreichen eine Länge bis zu 60 mm.
Die Grunfärbung reicht von zartgrün bis braun.
Auffallend sind der verlängerte Halsschild und der große dreieckige, sehr bewegliche Kopf!

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Taken on: August 30, 2022

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