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Hooded Mantis

Choeradodis sp.

Photo by auntnance123
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Field Notes

Description:

approx. 4 1/2 inches long

Habitat:

spotted on porch of mountain home

Notes:

This "little" critter flew onto my forehead while I was sitting on the porch.

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Choeradodis

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Comments (3)
auntnance123
Trust me, Karen, it wasn't Mr. Mantis! Thanks, Mick; I've added two additional shots.
MickGrant
Scary and great very original shot!!
KarenL
I wonder who was more surprised!

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Mission
Path of the Tapir Biological Corridor
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 14, 2012

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