Mantis nymph, Mantoida sp. (Mantoididae) by Stephen Luk

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13-MAY-2011

Mantis nymph, Mantoida sp. (Mantoididae)

Tiputini Forest Reserve, Prov. Orellana, Ecuador

Some mantids prefer to be quick on their feet rather than lie in wait for prey, as is the case with this ant-like nymph darting along a handrail at night.
iNaturalist observation

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
1/200s f/16.0 at 100.0mm iso100 full exif

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