10 Surprisingly Stunning Species Of Mantis

They’re still terrifying, but you can’t look away. With over 2,200 species throughout the world, the Praying Mantis is a camouflage expert. posted on September 23, 2011 at 4:59pm EDT

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10 Surprisingly Stunning Species Of Mantis

Donna Dickens

1. Thistle Mantis

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2. Pink Flower Mantis

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Stick Mantis

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4. Leaf Mantis

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5. Giant Malaysian Shield Mantis

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6. Devil’s Flower Mantis

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7. Stick Mantis

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8. Leaf Mantis

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9. Moss Mimicking Mantis

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10. White Orchid Mantis

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The devious Ultra Mantis Black
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Mechanically Augmented Neuro Transmitter Interception System.
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Space Mantis
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10 Surprisingly Stunning Species Of Mantis

1. Thistle Mantis

2. Pink Flower Mantis

4. Leaf Mantis

5. Giant Malaysian Shield Mantis

6. Devil’s Flower Mantis

7. Stick Mantis

8. Leaf Mantis

9. Moss Mimicking Mantis

10. White Orchid Mantis

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5. Giant Malaysian Shield Mantis

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7. Stick Mantis

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9. Moss Mimicking Mantis

10. White Orchid Mantis

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