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Mantidfly

Mantispidae

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Ismael Chaves
Ismael Chaves 10 years ago

thank you very much for letting me know, i had no idea

ForestDragon
ForestDragon 10 years ago

Hi Ismael, this very cool insect is actually not a Mantis at all! It is called a Mantidfly, Family Mantispidae.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantispidae...

I am not sure which species are found in your area so you still need a bit more research.

Your second image looks like a spider nest perhaps. I don't think it is related to your Mantidfly.

Ismael Chaves
Spotted by
Ismael Chaves

Heredia, Costa Rica

Spotted on Jul 28, 2013
Submitted on Jul 28, 2013

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