Tenodera australasiae

Purple-winged mantid at Undefined Area

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Tenodera australasiae 17 May 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Orthodera ministralis 16 May 2024 CarbonAI
Unverified 16 May 2024 julbell1

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The sighting number 4571304 posted yesterday was incorrectly confirmed as Acrida conica (Giant green slantface). The insects are definitely preying mantises, please see closer up photos attached. Sorry for the clarity of the other photos posted. They are definitely clearer photos on my phone. Both insects were on the same plant. During the weeding process of the fleabane from the grasslands by hand in the weeks after, many of these insects were observed on the fleabane; 15+ CarbonA1 has suggested Green Mantid.

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  • Fleabane Associated plant
  • ladybirds and aphids Associated animal
  • 50mm or larger Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • True Insect on a flower

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