Ghost Mantis Ootheca Laying (with video)

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Stuart

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Guiliana laying her 5th ootheca. I've been told that this species can lay up to 10 in their lifetime. Unfortunately (or fortunately) they won't hatch out as she doesn't have a male suitor.
Here is a video of her laying it (4K where available)

And here's the finished result

Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

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This is wild! Thank you for sharing this with us! Posted 6 years ago
1. Stuart
  
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  Thanks very much, I've not been around for a while so have lots of amazing pictures from people to catch up on :) Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
    
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    I know the feeling! I'm still catching up after a very busy week at home! Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
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      So cool!! I love the video. Poor girl though, you need to find her a fella. Posted 6 years ago
    2. 1. Stuart
        
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        Hahaha, poor fella, if he's not quick enough he will be no more! Posted 6 years ago
      2. Christine Young
        
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        Lol, so true! Posted 6 years ago

Ferdy Christant

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Incredible! And thanks for that video! Posted 6 years ago
1. Stuart
  
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  Can't beat a good video :) Posted 6 years ago

The Ghost mantis

''Phyllocrania paradoxa'', common name ghost mantis, is a small species of mantis from Africa remarkable for its leaf-like body. It is one of the three species in the genus ''Phyllocrania''. It is known for its distinct and exclusive camouflaged appearance of a dry weathered leaf.

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