Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ochthera mantis?

Posted by Klaas on 26-10-2008 14:36
#1

Netherlands, Sibculo, 25-8-2008.
Along small freshwaterlake.

With collembola as prey - bifurcate tail visible.

Klaas

Posted by Paul Beuk on 26-10-2008 17:17
#2

The only Dutch Ochthera, yes.

Posted by Tony Irwin on 26-10-2008 17:50
#3

I wouldn't discount manicata as a possibility. To me this looks a little more like manicata than mantis, but I would need to see a specimen to make sure.

Posted by Klaas on 26-10-2008 18:26
#4

Unfortunately no collection!