Ciulfina (genus)

A treerunner mantis at Capalaba, QLD

Ciulfina (genus) at Capalaba, QLD - 8 Aug 2023 11:10 AM
Ciulfina (genus) at Capalaba, QLD - 8 Aug 2023 11:10 AM
Ciulfina (genus) at Capalaba, QLD - 8 Aug 2023 11:10 AM
Ciulfina (genus) at Capalaba, QLD - 8 Aug 2023 11:10 AM
Ciulfina (genus) at Capalaba, QLD - 8 Aug 2023 11:10 AM
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Identification history

Ciulfina (genus) 29 Dec 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Unverified 8 Sep 2023 TimL

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The sequence of images show a mantis sighted on the side of a tree. A moth subsequently landed on the tree below the mantis as seen in the third image. It took the mantis 10 minutes to stealthily close the gap between them and get within striking distance of the moth. Details of the capture and the moth are provided in following sightings 4508042 and 4508043.

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  • Moth, as shown in following sightings 4508042 and 4508043. Associated animal
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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