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Black Bark Mantid

Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis

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Field Notes

Description:

Length approx. 27mm

Habitat:

Open woodland

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
Mark Ridgway
Got a dorsal shot Mac? Stephen is the male flatter in the abdomen? Most shots of black bark mantid are very lumpy looking.
Mark Ridgway
Great shot. That's a very different looking mantis. Looking forward to this ID.
stho002
Male Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis?
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PublishedApril 4, 2014

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