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Mexican Unicorn
Stanley Jones

Mexican Unicorn (Phyllovates chlorophaea)

Mexican Unicorn Mantis (Phyllovates chlorophaea: Mantidae) 7.0-8.0 cm (2.8-3.1 in) long.
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Habitat
Converted Rio Grande floodplain into agricultural fields with patches of native vegetation at ca. 20 m (66 ft) elevation.
Location
Along Rio Rico Road, Mercedes, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
November 2016
Scientific name
Phyllovates chlorophaea
Equipment used
Canon
KC Foggin
Supporter
Holy cow! What an amazing looking insect and a fabulous illustration Stanley!
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
They really have wonderful faces, and great poses too!!!

You've a super picture of this mantis Stanley - many thanks for showing him to us my friend.
 
bievreJJ
my goodness!!! marvelous closeup of this most amazing insect, Stanley, top notch, many tfs!!!
 
njlarsen
Opus Editor
Supporter
Which horror movie was this again? Great shot of this Mantis!

Niels
 

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Invertebrates
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