Uploaded April 2012 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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Just slightly larger than a Hydei fruit fly, it's hard to believe this is a tiny mantis until seen up close. Their tiny raptors can barely hold a springtail but I have seen the brave among them tackle melanogasters.

With a face like a cartoon kitten they may qualify as the cutest mantis species.

Not the best footage but I'll try to do better next time.

Soundtrack by Precarious

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