This leaf-green lovely is a Giant Rainforest Mantis (Hierodula majuscula). Just a young ‘un — a nymph* — only 75 mm (3 in) long. When fully grown, this species is up to 110 mm (4.3 in). It is the largest mantis in Australia and one of the largest in the world.
What are you lookin’ at? © Bronwen Scott.
Usually found in rainforest in tropical NE Queensland, this one has made itself at home on the potted plants in my collection. (They’re mostly rainforest plants, so fair enough.) It objected to having a camera pointed at it, but elected to move away rather than threaten me and/or the lens. These big insects can display quite an attitude.