what is this creature?

[tali1]

Anyone know what this mantis type creature in Pakistan is called?
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[Banana-Girl]

you need to check your link mate its just sending to msn

[Rosetta]

Otherwise known as the magus signinus networkii
It is best known by its erratic nature and its reluctance to be eaten by similar creatures.
It is very adaptable to many different environments and is therefore. widespread. Some have noted that its mantis like appearance suggests it prays a lot but there is little significant evidence of such.

[squarebear]

You have linked us to your email which we are unable to look at of course.

[tali1]

Sorry about that - this bloody creature gave me almighty grief in uploading a pic
Try now
http://img368.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc04 769ke8.jpg

[wildwood]

Is it a mantis? The lift up protective covers would suggest a beetle of some type. An ugly creature by anyone's standards.
Have googled for a while and can't find anything remotely resembling it. However....... I have just learned that you can buy insects enmasse in Pakistan for consumption. Bon appetit.

[squarebear]

Urgh! I don't know what it is but it made me feel itchy just looking at it.

[tali1]

And my friend who took the pic said it was a rather aggressive beast -so it's as nasty as it looks!
Surely someone must know what it is?

[Azonic]

Its my Mother in Law - on a good day.