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Mantispa styriaca

relative of the antlions

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The Styrian Praying Lacewing

Mantispa styriaca is one of five species of Mantispa found in Europe. It belongs to the family Mantispidae, commonly called mantidflies or mantis-flies due to their praying-mantis-like front grasping legs.

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Similar species: Net-winged Insects
Species identified by Yael Orgad
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By Yael Orgad

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Uploaded Jul 30, 2025. Captured Jul 24, 2025 21:37 in Rakit parking Picnic, שביל ישראל, Israel.
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  • E-M1MarkII
  • f/2.8
  • 1/125s
  • ISO500
  • 60mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.