Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis

Black bark mantis or Boxing mantis at Wamboin, NSW

Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis at Wamboin, NSW - 15 Dec 2018
Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis at Wamboin, NSW - 15 Dec 2018
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Identification history

Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis 22 Apr 2019 KimPullen
Bolbe nigra 22 Apr 2019 natureguy

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4 comments

KimPullen wrote:
   23 Apr 2019
A male.
michaelb wrote:
   23 Apr 2019
What a difference between the male & female !
KimPullen wrote:
   24 Apr 2019
Yes Michael! You'd think they were entirely different species.
michaelb wrote:
   25 Apr 2019
Also, from the male's viewpoint, beauty is in the eye of the beholder !

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  • 15 Dec 2018 02:11 PM Recorded on
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  • 50mm or larger Animal size
  • Unknown Gender

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