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Mantidfly

Mantispidae

Photo by Ismael Chaves
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Ismael Chaves
thank you very much for letting me know, i had no idea
ForestDragon
Hi Ismael, this very cool insect is actually not a Mantis at all! It is called a Mantidfly, Family Mantispidae. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantispidae I am not sure which species are found in your area so you still need a bit more research. Your second image looks like a spider nest perhaps. I don't think it is related to your Mantidfly.

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El mini-mundo de Costa Rica
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Insects of Costa Rica
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PublishedJuly 28, 2013

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