Uploaded July 2014 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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This is a sight rarely seen. Hestiasula major (Giant Boxer Mantis) perform a very interesting ritual to lure a mate. When the male spots a potential partner he undulates his long thin abdomen from side to side as if to say "look how flexible I am", all the while vibrating his over sized claws. If receptive the female responds by flashing the brightly patterned underside of her raptorial claws acknowledging his advances.

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