Mantodea (order)

1 Unidentified praying mantis at Aranda, ACT

Mantodea (order) at Aranda, ACT - 22 Nov 2020
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Identification history

Mantodea (order) 24 Jun 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Mantodea (order) 23 Nov 2020 JonLewis
Unidentified 23 Nov 2020 KMcCue

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User's notes

The rain brought them out of the timber briefly, then they disappeared again.

2 comments

JonLewis wrote:
   23 Nov 2020
Hi KMcCue, I think these are young praying mantises rather than ants. I’m sure someone will let us both know soon! Cheers, Jon
KMcCue wrote:
   23 Nov 2020
Thanks Jon - wow!

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 22 Nov 2020 08:01 PM Recorded on
  • KMcCue Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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