Small Ground Mantid (Litaneutria obscura)
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Small Ground Mantid (Litaneutria obscura)

General: Small Ground Mantids (Litaneutria obscura) are small, tan ambush predators that lie in wait with their long forelegs folded as if praying. When a food item comes within range, they reach out and grab it.

Taxonomy: Class Insecta (Insects), Mantodea (Mantids), Family Mantidae

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