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Praying Mantis

Photo by marycaughley
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Field Notes

Description:

One female with many many males.

Habitat:

Back yard. Citrus tree.

Notes:

She was hanging by her front legs so we think she may not have been able to free herself to devour her mates. Was a very bizarre sight.

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Comments (6)
HemantKumar
ya while mating most of the time female eat male
KarenL
Absolutely fantastic shot Mary!
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PublishedMay 3, 2011

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