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Phyllocrania paradoxa

Phyllocrania

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Leaf-like mantis, Tanzania
Containing group: Epaphroditinae

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Leaf-like mantis, Tanzania
Scientific Name Phyllocrania paradoxa
Location Gombe National Park, Tanzania
Comments This small mantis very closely resembled a piece of dead leaf.
Specimen Condition Live Specimen
Life Cycle Stage Immature
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Size Adult was about 40mm long
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