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African Mantis Egg Sac

Sphodromantis viridis

Description:

2 cm - light brown

Habitat:

Found on lavender leaf in garden.

Notes:

Seemed really fresh.

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5 Comments

Mr. Goldfish
Mr. Goldfish 10 years ago

I cant. I do not have much of an idea.

Smith Zoo
Smith Zoo 10 years ago

What would you suggest it is then Mr. Goldfish?

Mr. Goldfish
Mr. Goldfish 10 years ago

I have seen oothecae of different species of Sphodromantis and they looked very different from this.

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

Each ootheca produces up to three hundred nymphs when it hatches - can you believe that! Amazing!

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 11 years ago

Wat a pretty egg sac. I wonder how many mantis tholds.

Smith Zoo
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Smith Zoo

Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Nov 2, 2012
Submitted on Dec 3, 2012

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