Tree-running Mantid (nymph)
Ciulfina sp.
-27.4533, 152.893
Field Notes
Description:
Ciulfina is a genus of small, tree-dwelling mantises in the Family Liturgusidae and native to Australia. It is thought that their flattened body facilitates moving under tree barks.
Habitat:
Dry sclerophyll forest. Mt. Coot-tha, Stringybark Track.
Notes:
25 mm eyes to abdomen.
Notice the stripes through the eye and stripy legs.
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