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Mantis religiosa
The female mantis lays between 10 and 400 eggs, depending on the species. Eggs are typically deposited in a frothy mass that is produced by glands in the abdomen. This froth then hardens, creating a protective capsule with a further protective coat, and the egg mass is called an ootheca. Depending on the species these can be attached to a flat surface, wrapped around a plant or even deposited in the ground. Despite the versatility and durability of the eggs, they are often preyed on, especially by several species of parasitic wasps.
Found close to a pedestrian path by a pine-trees and holm oak forest
Camera Model: Apple iPad 2 Exposure Time: 1/120 sec. Aperture Value: 2.53 EV (f/2.4) ISO Speed Rating: 125 Focal Length: 2.0 mm
Spotted on Dec 1, 2011
Submitted on Dec 1, 2011
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