Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis

Black bark mantis or Boxing mantis at Forde, ACT

Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis at Forde, ACT - 30 Jan 2025 12:53 PM
Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis at Forde, ACT - 30 Jan 2025 12:53 PM
Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis at Forde, ACT - 30 Jan 2025 12:53 PM
Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis at Forde, ACT - 30 Jan 2025 12:53 PM
Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis at Forde, ACT - 30 Jan 2025 12:53 PM
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Identification history

Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis Yesterday MichaelMulvaney
Archimantis sp. (genus) Yesterday CarbonAI
Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis Yesterday TimL

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The mantis wandered around the bark and eventually caught a passing ant as shown in following sighting 4643677.

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
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