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Mantid

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

This absolutely adorable little Mantid played with me for more than an hour. It loved the camera and even settled down to groom his antennae. In the last picture he is very plainly saying "Please don't leave, let's play some more….."

Habitat:

In the garden at night.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
LaurenZarate
Thank you Bernadette :), Thank you Steve, a GREAT friend!

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Mexico Horn of Plenty
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Marvelous Mantids of the World
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2013 Best Wildlife Photo
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedNovember 11, 2013

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