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πŸ™ Mantises

Budwing Mantis

Parasphendale affinis

About

A sturdy, aggressive mantis from East Africa named for the bud-like wing stubs of the females, who are mostly flightless. Males are slender with full wings.

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Did You Know?

Budwing mantises are among the most aggressive mantis species and have been observed attacking prey larger than themselves, including small lizards.