Hierodula majuscula
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H. majuscula
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| Hierodula majuscula (Tindale, 1923)
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Hierodula majuscula is a species of praying mantis in the genus Hierodula. It is also known as the giant rainforest mantis and the Australian giant mantis. It is found in Australia.[1]
Diet
It is a predator of insects including the Macleay's Spectre, Grasshoppers, crickets, spiders, other mantids, and even vertebrates like geckos, snakes, and mice.
Description
This is the largest species of Australian Mantodea. Size is 70~110mm in total length.(eyes to wing). It is one of the largest species in the genus Hierodula. The specific epithet "majuscula" means large in Latin.[citation needed]
Gallery
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Giant Rainforest Mantis (Hierodula majuscula) (9733969752).jpg
Adult
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Hierodula majuscula couple.JPG
Mating couple
See also
References
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External links
- Rainforest Mantid (Hierodula majuscula) on museumvictoria.com.au
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