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Unicorn mantis

Phyllovates chlorophaena

Photo by LuisStevens
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

I stopped in the service station at night in the highway when this Unicorn mantis landed on my leg. I took it in my hand and my son took the photo. Amazing! I had never seen one of these before.

Habitat:

Jungle

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Phyllovates chlorophaena

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Comments (2)
LaurenZarate
Very nice! I've never seen one before either!

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PublishedMarch 8, 2016

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