My 1st Praying Mantis...

[Happy Grumpz]

I'm totally new to Mantids, got this little beauty 2 weeks ago...

I'm lead to believe it's a Female African Praying Mantis (Sphodromantis Gastrica)

Female African Praying Mantis (Sphodromantis Gastrica) by Matt Smith, on Flickr
Female African Mantis by Matt Smith, on Flickr
Female African Praying Mantis (Sphodromantis Gastrica) by Matt Smith, on Flickr
Female African Praying Mantis (Sphodromantis Gastrica) by Matt Smith, on Flickr
Female African Praying Mantis (Sphodromantis Gastrica) by Matt Smith, on Flickr
Female African Praying Mantis (Sphodromantis Gastrica) by Matt Smith, on Flickr

Hope you like the pictures

 

[twolfe]

Nice photos!

 

[Happy Grumpz]

Thank you

 

[MantisGirl13]

She's beautiful!

- MantisGirl13 

 

[hysteresis]

Love the eyes!

 

[Mantis Lady]

love the color

 

[Digger]

Great macros.  She's adorable !

 

[Happy Grumpz]

Thanks, everyone

 

[xSuperSpencex]

Wow so pretty, lovely colours and great quality photos!

 

[Jessie]

Wow amazing.