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Wasp Mantidfly
Climaciella brunnea
47.5813, -103.614
Field Notes
Description:
This unusual insect mimics in appearance a wasp, which probably helps deter predation. It is about 23-30 mm in length.
Habitat:
I photographed this individual in a grassland prairie environment. They are often found on flowers where they ambush and feed on other insects.
Notes:
This was my first and only sighting of this insect. Fascinating insect....
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