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At light, at night

Corbin Canyon

Individual removed from the environment

About an inch long. Not sure about the id. Hopped into the bush to hide when it noticed me.

black "armpit"

Wildlife from Ilchester Meadow

I was stunned to find this juvenile of this species hunting on Bidens, clearly as an ant mimic (at about 5mm in length), which my short video I shall post when I have more time will show.

Apparently missed posting this.

In my pollinator garden.

On the ground scurrying about, no more than 6cm long.

Mating with male Stagmomantis limbata

The last remaining mantis guardian of the snapdragons.

ate tiny yellow butterfly. Mantis approx 1.75 inchea long. Very thin.