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Carolina Mantis

Stagmomantis carolina

Photo by JasonO'Connor
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Notes:

Cool little mantid, fell from a tree, not sure what species it is

Species ID Suggestions

Carolina Mantis

Stagmomantis carolina

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Comments (3)
Neil Ross
Good pic and spotting. Have you ever noticed how the pupils move? If you took a photo from behind, the body may not move but the pupils will be looking backwards at you. They are amazing creatures.
cormoros75
Awesome picture!.... I have yet to come across a mantis in Florida
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2012

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