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Shield Mantis , Mantis

Choerododis rhombifolia

Photo by Daniel-CR
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

it was 10 cms large. In situ shot at Volcan Tenorio, Bijagua, Alajuela

Habitat:

Tropical rain forest

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Comments (1)
BrandonBlount
I would love to see more photos of this!! I love Mantids, they are an awesome family of arthropods!!! Would really love to see a full back and side profile of this. Really wonderful spotting!! :-D
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PublishedOctober 7, 2011

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