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Praying Mantis

Mantis religiosa

Photo by Dan Doucette
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43.0904, -79.0861

Field Notes

Description:

2", tan

Habitat:

meadows

Notes:

I spotted this mantis caught in a huge spider web on the building outside of the lunchroom at work. I was really surprised to look and see the huge insect caught in a massive web about 8' above the ground.

Reference Links:

European mantis

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Comments (8)
Dan Doucette
Marvelous Mantids, I like it! Joined and added.
ForestDragon
Hi Dan! I would love if you would consider this for the Marvelous Mantids of the North East mission: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/15738247
Dan Doucette
Thanks Dangermouse. I just checked them on your profile. You have seen quite a few this year!
Dangermouse
Love that first pic, the expression is priceless. :) I've seen quite a few this year, and so many different colours and types that I've never seen before. It's strange.
Dan Doucette
Thanks. I haven't seen too many either. I think this was my second of the season.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Marvelous Mantids of the World

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PublishedAugust 30, 2011

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