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Mantis Eggcase

Miomantis caffra Saussure

Photo by JillBlack
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Eggcase of the South African Praying Mantis. When laid it is foamy like meringue, which then hardens.

Notes:

Originally from South Africa they have been in New Zealand since about 1978

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Spotted for Missions

Mission
WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Mission
Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
Mission
Biodiversity of North Island, New Zealand

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PublishedOctober 25, 2012

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