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Stagmomantis limbata
I was fortunate to find this mantis while it was still eating a butterfly. They blend into vegetation so well and ambush prey. On this lantana plant next to the flowers was a perfect spot for it to be. They are variable in color green to brown and about 3 inches long.
Spotted on a flowering lantana plant at the Falco Lake State Park butterfly garden.
Males often fly to lights. Females are flightless.
Spotted on Nov 13, 2020
Submitted on Dec 21, 2020
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It took me a while to spot the mantis, but oh i love the butterfly more... sad... :(