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Climaciella brunnea
Looks like a cross between a Praying Mantis and a wasp. Antennae move alternately back and forth in rhythmic motion. Yellow and black coloring and holds wings in wasp like V shape.
Found in my back yard bordered by forest and dense brush.
I hope some day to find one of these cool insects! I have never seen one in real life. Nice spotting!
Yeah, it's called a mantid wasp or mantisfly - it's a wasp mimic. I saw one of these last year and was blown away. Maybe someone else can help with the genus.
Spotted on Aug 14, 2012
Submitted on Aug 16, 2012
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