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Mantidfly

Mantispidae

Photo by Tom15
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Description:

These predatory insects are in the order Neuroptera along with antlions and lacewings. They use their raptorial front legs just like mantids do to seize prey.

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Tom15
Thanks Maria, these are interesting little bugs.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2013

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