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An empty ootheca Praying mantises are egg-laying insects and lay their eggs within a protective case called an ootheca. Each ootheca contains a number of eggs, up to 200 with some species. Mantis eggs can take anywhere from 40 days to around five months to hatch. Australia,Geotagged,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

An empty ootheca

Praying mantises are egg-laying insects and lay their eggs within a protective case called an ootheca. Each ootheca contains a number of eggs, up to 200 with some species. Mantis eggs can take anywhere from 40 days to around five months to hatch.

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    Ernst
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    Yes, Niel. Posted 4 years ago
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      Calbost Niel
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      Thanks Ernst Posted 4 years ago
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    Great find, Niel! Posted 4 years ago
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      Calbost Niel
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      Thanks again Christine :-) Posted 4 years ago

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Uploaded Jul 19, 2021. Captured Jul 19, 2021 13:31 in 160 Mount Hay Rd, Leura NSW 2780, Australia.
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  • NIKON D7100
  • f/6.3
  • 1/160s
  • ISO320
  • 500mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.

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