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Ameles spallanzania (male)
My first encounter with Ameles spallanzania (male) 😍 a very small insect but an incredible predator widespread throughout the Mediterranean Coast. Doing some research I discovered that recently the European dwarf mantis has be found also in continental area. This species shows adaptable life-cycle strategies in different habitats and extreme climatic conditions: so amazing! I found some photos showing the female that cannibalize the male during mating, similarly to the common Praying mantis. Despite it's natural and ecological role, when I carefully laid the mantid on my hand he showed a very quiet behavior 😊
Ameles spallanzania (male)
My first encounter with Ameles spallanzania (male) 😍 a very small insect but an incredible predator widespread throughout the Mediterranean Coast. Doing some research I discovered that recently the European dwarf mantis has be found also in continental area. This species shows adaptable life-cycle strategies in different habitats and extreme climatic conditions: so amazing! I found some photos showing the female that cannibalize the male during mating, similarly to the common Praying mantis. Despite it's natural and ecological role, when I carefully laid the mantid on my hand he showed a very quiet behavior 😊