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Saturday, February 27 2021

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Image #:	DSC_7250-10001
Species:	deroplatys lobata (female)
Location:	Gopeng, Perak
Description:	The Malaysian Dead Leaf Mantis. When agitated, this aggressive mantid puts on an alarm display by spreading out its wings and puts on a striking pose to scare off intruders. Found in the lowland forests, this insect is often poached for sale to the souvenir trade and taken from the wild by collectors.
Keywords:	insect \| wildlife \| poached \| female \| leaf \| camouflage \| mimic \| mantidae \|