ID for an Afghan mantis

[MikeB123]

Hello people. Just joined the forum and this is my first post. This was the largest mantid I found and the most colourful. Any ideas what species?  

Mike

 

[Mantis Man13]

Empusa sp.  mantis. You can tell by the feathered antennae

 

[Mantis Man13]

What country did you find it in?

 

[MantisGirl13]

That's an awesome find! Definitely empusa sp.

Also, welcome to the forum! You should make an introductory post in the introduction section.

- MantisGirl13 

 

[MikeB123]

@Mantis Man13 I found it in Afghanistan. 

@MantisGirl13 I will do this. 

 

[Mantis Man13]

Woah u live in afghanistan!!! Whats it like to live there?

 

[MikeB123]

Not living there. Was there on business. Beautiful country with a lot of troubles. 

 

[Mantis Man13]

Oh ok.