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Hierodula grandis

(Hierodula grandis)

Description

Hierodula grandis, common name giant Asian mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to the region around the Bay of Bengal in southern Asia. It is found in Northeast India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It is a large mantis which grows up to 6 inches long and is capable of eating small birds, reptiles and mammals.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Mantodea
Family:Mantidae
Genus:Hierodula
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