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Mayan Lichen Mantis, Sani Lodge, Ecuador Lichen mantises show a different hunting behavior compared to typical mantises. They actively chase prey, instead of using the stationary ambush tactic. Ecuador,Ecuador 2021,Geotagged,Liturgusa maya,Sani Lodge,South America,Spring,World,Yasuni National Park Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Mayan Lichen Mantis, Sani Lodge, Ecuador

Lichen mantises show a different hunting behavior compared to typical mantises. They actively chase prey, instead of using the stationary ambush tactic.

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    Calbost Niel
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    Once I registered which way around it was .. duh ... great find Ferdy Posted 3 years ago
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      Ferdy Christant
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      Hah, thanks! Posted 3 years ago

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The Mayan Lichen Mantis

''Liturgusa maya'' is a species of praying mantis in the family Liturgusidae.

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Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Mar 4, 2022. Captured Nov 15, 2021 20:38 in 67C6X698+22.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO64
  • 105mm

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