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Mantid exuviae

Stagmomantis limbata

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33.135, -117.034

Field Notes

Description:

Shed exoskeleton of a Mantid. Arthropods shed their hard external shell as they grow. That process is called ecdysis. The outside layer of the eyes also sheds. Another reason for shedding is metamorphosis.

Habitat:

Palm tree leaf below other trees in the backyard

Notes:

The only reason I know the species is this is the only one ever spotted in this area (so far).

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PublishedSeptember 1, 2013

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