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Praying Mantis

Tenodera aridifolia

Photo by GregMasteller
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Description:

Momma to be mantis found behind a bicycle shop. Needs to make her nest soon!

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Comments (7)
GregMasteller
Wow, I guess the eyes have it - LOL Thanks for the information!
KarenL
Greg, they are simple eyes called ocelli with a main function of distinguishing light from dark. Incidentally the correct common name is Praying mantis, named for the pose they often adopt which looks like they are praying!
MaríaVargasBarraza
son 3 pequeños ojos (ocelos/eyes) en la frente, tienen poca resolución y son usados para detectar cambios de luz, me encanta tu foto!!
GregMasteller
Can anyone tell me what the three bumps in a triangle pointing down to the face are called and if they have a function? I noticed they are also on several other types of bugs like cicada and carpenter bees also.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2011

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