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Leptomantispa pulchella? Not entirely sure on this ID (Dicromantispa sayi and this one confound me at times). This individual was at my porch lights at a mixed forest edge. Geotagged,Leptomantispa pulchella,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Leptomantispa pulchella?

Not entirely sure on this ID (Dicromantispa sayi and this one confound me at times). This individual was at my porch lights at a mixed forest edge.

    comments (7)

  1. It's so cool that these seem to be regular visitors to your light! Posted 4 years ago
    1. Yes, this species seems to be one of the more common ones. They love waiting on the micromoths! Posted 4 years ago
  2. Lovely weirdo! Posted 4 years ago
    1. Absolutely! Posted 4 years ago
  3. Great find Lisa Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thank you! <3 Posted 4 years ago
  4. Incredible shot Posted 4 years ago

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''Leptomantispa pulchella'' is a species of mantidfly in the family Mantispidae. It is found in the Caribbean Sea, Central America, and North America.

Similar species: Net-winged Insects
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Jun 5, 2021. Captured Jun 3, 2021 06:24 in 227 Oakman Rd NE, Oakman, GA 30732, USA.
  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/20.0
  • 1/181s
  • ISO10000
  • 100mm