#Schizomantodea

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Giant Mantis Ootheca

Belonging to the Giant Rainforest Mantis, if you can believe it.

Hierodula majuscula

15/02/23

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Parasitized Mantis Ootheca

They’re small, but can you see the circular holes at the base of the ootheca?

Parasite - Unidentified, Superfamily Ichneumonoidea

Parasite Host - Orthodera ministralis

01/06/22

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Rentz’ Tree-Runner Mantis is always good at camouflage.

Ciulfina rentzi

01/06/22

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Molt of the Giant Rainforest Mantis.

Hierodula majuscula

18/12/21

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Ootheca of the Australian Garden Mantis (Orthodera ministralis).

I’ve never seen one this foamy before, must be freshly laid.

30/11/21

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I think I have too many photos of insect camouflage...

Archimantis latistyla

14/08/21