For the identification of insects and other fauna and flora of South Africa.

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Bark Mantis Nymph (Oxypiloidea tridens)

Family Hymenopodidae
 In many cases it seems easier to find the nymphs or babies of mantis species than it does the adults. Maybe it is because they are more active and move areound more so are noticable.
Thank you Barry and Hilary Blair for the identification.