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Shield Mantis

Choeradodis rhombicollis

Photo by Andreas Kay
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Field Notes

Description:

from Reserva Los Cedros in Ecuador

Species ID Suggestions

Peruvian Shield Mantis

Choeraedodis rhombicollis

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Comments (7)
rams4d
It looks like a cobra
Mona Pirih
Very cool.. Like a lady mantis wearing hat :-)
Andreas Kay
Thanks Dominik, I agree with Choeradodis, but I am not sure about the species. Here is a similar Shield mantis from Ecuador: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/24951340
bayucca
Please, verify. There is also a Rhombidoidea (more rounded body) and Stalii (more straight head, not as rounded as in yours and Rhombicollis).
Maria dB
Really like the fourth photo!
RiekoS
Very interesting Mantis.

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2013 Best Wildlife Photo
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Biodiversity of Ecuador (BioBanco)

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PublishedMay 24, 2013

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