New Zealand praying mantis (4/10)

Orthodera-novaezealandiae-28430.jpg New Zealand praying mantisThumbnailsNew Zealand praying mantis

Usually green, this uncommon yellow form of the New Zealand mantis is easily identifiable by the broad thorax, compared to the very narrow introduced species from South Africa.

Scientific name
Orthodera novaezealandiae
Common names
New Zealand mantis, New Zealand praying mantis, whē
Location
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Photo ID
28430
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