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Bugman,
I live in Tampa Florida. Was out in the yard this morning doing some mulching when I saw this very interesting creature scurrying around the trunk of one of my oak trees. The way it reacts to a perceived threat is the most interesting thing to me. Looks like some kind of a Mantis but, I haven’t been able to find any reference to this particular creature. Would appreciate your help in identifying him (or her).Thanks,
Luis Silva
Tampa, Fl
Hi Luis,
We identified your Grizzled Mantis, Gonatista grisea, thanks to a great image on BugGuide. We do like your image better though. Thanks for adding to our archive with a new species. The coloration allows the mantis to mimic lichen covered twigs.
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