The egg case ot ootheca of a gras mantis blends in well in its habitat. When the dozens of nymphs hatch out they very often different
The egg case ot ootheca of a gras mantis blends in well in its habitat. When the dozens of nymphs hatch out they very often have a different appearance to the adults resembling ants.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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