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Mantis Fly

Climaciella brunnea

Photo by RoyPanaguiton
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Species ID Suggestions

Wasp Mantidfly

Climaciella brunnea

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (9)
agravate
Whoa. Thanks for sharing this beautiful shot.
ForestDragon
Mantidflies are actually not Flies at all! They are related to Antlions and Lacewings. They are very interesting though!
RiekoS
Interesting fly. I never saw anything like thid kind.
Elsa
Evolution is awesome! What a cool critter - great shot too :))
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PublishedMay 12, 2013

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