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drizzt

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Otomantis sp.

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Pyrgomantis jonesi

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Theopompa ophthalmica

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Phyllocrania paradoxa L3

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just wondering what is the largest mantis species in terms of overall size

 
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Pyrgomantis jonesi looks very nice. How big is that? Sorry for the dum question, jsut haven't seen one like this.

 
i love them, i have a sudden urge to search and buy the first three, i already have the fourth :eek: :mellow: :eek:

 
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Those pics are fantastic!

Any photo tips on how you did black background photos?

The black background really shows off the colors nicely.

 

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