Metoxypilus lobifrons

1 A praying mantis at Wellington Point, QLD

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Metoxypilus lobifrons 29 Dec 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Unverified 7 Apr 2023 TimL

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Possibly a Spiny Bark Mantid, Gyromantis kraussi Fam. Amorphoscelidae. See following sighting 4481991 for additional detail. Thanks to Barbara for the initial sighting.

2 comments

AaronClausen wrote:
   8 Apr 2023
Brilliant photography as always @TimL

Very cool little creature.
TimL wrote:
   8 Apr 2023
Thank you

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  • 6 Apr 2023 09:55 AM Recorded on
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