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πŸ™ Mantises

Bordered Mantis

Stagmatoptera biocellata

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A large green mantis with two prominent dark eyespots on the inner surfaces of its forelegs. It uses these spots in its threat display by spreading its legs wide. It is common in South American forests.

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Did You Know?

The twin eyespots on its forelegs create the illusion of a face with two large eyes when displayed to predators.