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Mantidfly

Dicromantispa interrupta

Photo by RonaldOrosz
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Field Notes

Description:

Very small at about an inch long.

Notes:

I think it is immature.

Species ID Suggestions

Mantidfly

Dicromantispa interrupta

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ForestDragon
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Comments (3)
RonaldOrosz
You can see the white substance in the new picture I added.
RonaldOrosz
It was eating something from its rear. Looked like eggs or......
ForestDragon
This is a really cool find! However, this is not a mantid (nor a fly), but a relative of lacewings. This is an adult. You can see by the appearance, how this interesting insect acquired it's name. :-)

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PublishedDecember 24, 2015

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