Adult Female of the Newly Identified Praying Mantis Lineage <i>Hondurantemna Chespiritoi</i> (IMAGE)

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Adult Female of the Newly Identified Praying Mantis Lineage <i>Hondurantemna Chespiritoi</i>

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This is the adult female of the newly identified praying mantis lineage Hondurantemna chespiritoi mimics a leaf in its coloration and body shape. This pinned specimen's color has faded somewhat from the living insect's natural coloration, which is bright green.

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Henrique Rodrigues

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