#Mantidfly

[onenicebugperday]

Unidentified mantidfly, Mantispidae

Photographed by Andreas Kay in Ecuador

#animals #insects #bugs #mantisfly #mantidfly #one nice bug

[wedontneedfeatherstofly]

Brown Wasp Mantidfly - Climaciella brunnea

#Climaciella brunnea #Mantidfly #Neuroptera

[herpsandbirds]

dont worry about trick or treat, it was just an ask game where everyone was making up rules

A VERY SPESSICAL TREAT FOR YIOU!!

Wasp Mantidfly (Climaciella brunnea), family Mantispidae, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Titusville, Florida, USA

Neither a mantis nor a fly, Mantidflies are in the insect order Neuroptera, along with Lacewings, Owlflies, and Ant Lions.

photograph by Katja Schulz

#mantidfly #mantispidae #climaciella #neuroptera #insect #entomology #animals #nature #north america

[addicted2wasps]

Climaciella brunnea! I don't come across these very often, so seeing this one was quite something! Such a weird and cute little insect. It is neither a fly, or a wasp, or a mantis. This wasp mimic Mantidfly is in the order Neuroptera, family Mantispidae. Basically just a fancy lacewing with raptorial forelegs.

#Climaciellabrunnea #Mantidfly #WaspMimic #Neuroptera #Mantispidae #Insect #Entomology #Greenbelt #Daucus #WildCarrot #July

[vintagewildlife]

Mantidfly (Climaciella brunnea) By: Edward S. Ross From: Insects Close Up 1953

#fave #mantidfly #insect #arthropod #invertebrate #1953 #1950s #Edward S. Ross #Insects Close Up (1953)

[coolbugs]

Bug of the Day

New mantidfly for me, Dicromantispa interrupta. The biggest mantidfly I have ever seen!

#Dicromantispa interrupta #Dicromantispa #mantidfly #Mantispidae #insect #Neuroptera #FREAKINGMANTIDFLY!!!!!!!!

[arthropod-diagnosis]

Name: Monsieur Cheesburg

Skill: Speedy Buggy Strike

Quote: “Let me tell you, I went to the store yesterday and they were all out of cookies! Unbelievable, is it not?“

(Image by Zleng on Flickr)

#bug diagnosis #insect #neuroptera #mantidfly

[creatureimages]

awful photo of a wonderful (presumably) wasp-mimic mantipsid!

#mantidfly #neuroptera #mantipsidae #insane luck finding this guy on a screen #the photos slightly edited (just brightness and contrast) to make the mantidfly. visible

[make-this-into-a-pokemon]

Mantidfly

They have a very similar method to praying mantis' but they have no relation. You can tell the difference because of how long and thin their necks are.

#they should make this a pokemon #pokemon #mantidfly #bug #insect #nature

[reachartwork]

Saint of Mantidflies

One of the more minor insect cybersaints, the Saint of Mantidflies is nevertheless just as important to the beatific ecosystem as the rest. A perpetual ally to the arachnophobic, he is sometimes mistaken for the Saint of Wasps despite their wildly different appearances.

Find out more about the Cybersaints here

#art #religious art #religious horror #horror #ai art #lore #cybersaint series #neocybersaint series #midjourney #reachartwork #insects #insect #mantidfly

[onenicebugperday]

Green mantidfly, Zeugomantispa minut, Mantispidae, Neuroptera

Adult mantidflies are generalist predators that will eat just about any arthropod they can subdue with their raptorial forelimbs. Larvae of mantidflies in the subfamily Mantispinae, on the other hand, have a more interesting lifestyle. After hatching, the larvae seek out female spiders whose bodies they board and hide on until the spider lays an egg sac. The larva then leaves the spider’s body and enters the egg sac where it proceeds to feed on the eggs with mandibles modified for piercing and sucking. It then pupates inside the egg sac before emerging as an adult.

Mantidfly larva on female spider:

Photo 1 by misspt, 2-3 by mmmmbugs, 4 by bbull, 5-6 (laying eggs) by joseph92, 7-8 by treegrow, 9 by flecksy, 10 (for scale) by lnoctis, and 11 (larva of related species) by kim_fleming

#animals #curators on tumblr #insects #bugs #Neuroptera #mantisfly #mantidfly #green mantidfly #spider #jumping spider #larva #predation #bug death #one nice bug #long post #eggs

[feral-babe]

The Moon

The Moon exudes an enigmatic aura, representing a portal into the realm of intuition, illusion, and the mysteries of the subconscious mind. It beckons us to explore the depths of our psyche, unveiling hidden truths and confronting our fears. It teaches us to embrace the unknown and navigate the shadows within our own minds confront our hidden fears and anxieties to uncover personal truths and attain emotional equilibrium. It's essential to release these deep memories and fears and transform the negative energies into constructive forces.

With their cryptic appearance, mantisflies embody the duality present in The Moon card, where what appears on the surface may not reveal the full truth. One species mimics the appearance of a wasp, complete with its bright colors and distinctive markings. This not only offers protection from predators but also serves as a testament to the power of illusion, and serves as an invitation to explore the blurred line between reality and illusion, reminding us that what we perceive might not always be what it seems. Additionally, the larvae of certain species parasitize spiders, underscoring the Moon card's notion of navigating hidden depths. Just as the card invites us to journey through our subconscious, these larvae delve into the lives of spiders, revealing the intricacies of the natural world that often remain concealed. This behavior serves as a metaphor for confronting our own vulnerabilities and acknowledging the complexity of our motivations. It encourages us to explore the hidden corners of our emotions and confront aspects of ourselves that we may have ignored or denied.

The Moon / The mantisfly beckons us to delve into our inner landscapes, navigate the illusions that surround us, and face the shadows that lie within. Much like the mimicry and parasitic behavior of these insects, the card encourages us to unveil truths beneath the surface and embrace the enigmatic aspects of our journey. By acknowledging both the light and shadow within us, we can achieve greater self-awareness, navigate life's uncertainties and explore the unknown with courage, and harness the transformative power of the moon's ever-changing phases.

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#artists on tumblr #illustration #insects #tara jillian art #bugs #nature #redbubbleartist #bug tarot #tarot cards #tarot art #invertebrates #mantidfly #mantispidae #entomology #the moon #lacewing #big bug gospel #bugblr

[earthmegarah]

Brown Mantidfly- Climaciella brunnea

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#mantidfly #brown mantidfly #insects #nature #animals #photography #my photography

[waspfan1038]

Something that’s bothering me right now: there is no video footage Anywhere on the mating ritual between brown wasp mantidflies. Wikipedia describes the whole little thing that the males do, which includes “spreading and raising their wings repeatedly while also extending and stretching their raptorial forelegs” And “The males will repeatedly do this for a few minutes before stopping and continuing if there is no response” this sounds so funny and interesting and there is no way to see it!!

#brown wasp mantidfly #mantidfly #tagging this incase someone happens to have a video/image of this. please #insect

[vintagewildlife]

Mantidfly (Climaciella brunnea) By: Edward S. Ross From: Insects Close Up 1953

#mantidfly #insect #arthropod #invertebrate #1953 #1950s #Edward S. Ross #Insects Close Up (1953)

[thegreathailstorm]

Bugs are fun to draw :)

#hail art #bug #insect #mantidfly #tw insects #tw bugs