Ootheca - Praying Mantis Egg Sac

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Ferdy Christant

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Interesting. How large is this, Niel? Posted 4 years ago
1. Calbost Niel
  
  Lion
  
  About 5cm I believe Posted 4 years ago
2. Calbost Niel
  
  Lion
  
  About 5cms or a little more Posted 4 years ago
3. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Thanks. Quite a mysterious structure. Posted 4 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      It looks like an ootheca (praying mantis egg sac). Nice find! Posted 4 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Thanks for the education, had no idea! Posted 4 years ago
      2. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        You're welcome ;) Posted 4 years ago
      3. Calbost Niel
        
        Lion
        
        Thanks again wise one Posted 4 years ago

The European Mantis

"Mantis religiosa", referred to as the European Mantis outside of Europe and known simply as the Praying Mantis in Europe and elsewhere, is one of the most well-known and widespread species of the order Mantodea.

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Similar species: Mantises

Species identified by Calbost Niel