Conehead Mantis

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Christine Young

Lion

I was about to make the same comment -- this is my favorite mantis species. They are so incredibly cryptic and odd-looking. Their camouflage is so perfect that they have to release pheromones for potential mates to find them because, visually, they would be too hard to find! Posted 3 years ago
1. Flavio
  
  Lion
  
  That's so interesting! I love learning those peculiar facts/behaviors about these incredible creatures. Thanks a lot for sharing your wisdom ;-) Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    You're welcome! I love learning tidbits of information about anything in nature! Posted 3 years ago

Patomarazul

Lion

Very nice! Posted 3 years ago
1. Flavio
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks so much! Posted 3 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Super elegant shot as always, and nice that you're still finding subjects late in the year. Posted 3 years ago
1. Flavio
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you so much for your kind words Ferdy. Believe me, it has been a struggle to find any insect since the cold came, but I will keep looking ^_^ Posted 3 years ago

The Conehead Mantis

''Empusa pennata'', common names conehead mantis in English and ''mantis palo'' in Spanish, is a species of praying mantis in genus ''Empusa''. It can be found in Spain and parts of Portugal and France.

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Similar species: Mantises

Species identified by Flavio