Wasp Mimic Mantidfly

This Wasp Mimic Mantidfly from the genus Climaciella is around 1.5 cm in size.
The abdomen is of yellow/black segments, quite similar to the look of Wasps, hence its name.

comments (7)

Ferdy Christant

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I think this could very well be one of the first mantidflies on JungleDragon, awesome find! Posted 9 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
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  Thanks, Ferdy, glad to contribute this Mantidfy to the Group :)
  And great that you posted the video link of something similar :D Posted 9 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Including a video of a similar/same species to show how crazy cool they are:

Posted 9 years ago

Jivko Nakev

Lion

Amazing creatures! Mantises are some of the most fascinating insects in the world! Posted 9 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
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  Thanks, Jivko :)
  Lots of Praying Mantis, just by their appearance itself are incredible and quite a few species have spectacular wing displays! Posted 9 years ago

Stuart

Lion

Fantastic! Posted 9 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
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  Thanks, Stuart :) Posted 9 years ago

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