Pseudovates peruviana
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Pseudovates peruviana, common name
Peruvian stick mantis, is a medium-sized species
of praying mantis native to South America
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As described by one breeder:
Another breeder says P. peruviana "is a very special species that is easy to care for. Females can also have green forewings, mottled to mimic dying leaves
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Common name
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Peruvian stick mantis, is a medium-sized species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of praying mantis native to South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
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As described by one breeder:
As the name implies, it has slender body resembles a twig and blended well with its environment in the bush. The coloration is typically dark brown with two dark markings on its wingWingA wing is an appendage with a surface that produces lift for flight or propulsion through the atmosphere, or through another gaseous or liquid fluid...
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Another breeder says P. peruviana "is a very special species that is easy to care for. Females can also have green forewings, mottled to mimic dying leaves
Leaf
A leaf is an organ of a vascular plant, as defined in botanical terms, and in particular in plant morphology. Foliage is a mass noun that refers to leaves as a feature of plants....
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