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See a tiny Peruvian Dragon mantis swaying on a hand

Popkin
Nov 26, 2024
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A dragon mantis. Photo: Chia How Lee / Shutterstock

See a tiny and ethereal looking Peruvian Dragon mantis swaying back and forth on a person's hand. When full grown, this mantis is relatively large. The females typically grow up to 4–5 inches (10–12 cm) in length, while males are slightly smaller.

Like other mantises, the Peruvian Dragon Mantis ambushes …

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