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Ochthera mantis?
Klaas
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Posted on 26-10-2008 13:36
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 Netherlands, Sibculo, 25-8-2008.
Along small freshwaterlake.

With collembola as prey - bifurcate tail visible.

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 The only Dutch Ochthera, yes.
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 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.
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If you have some spare money, there is a copy (together with keys to pupae and larvae) for sale by Hermann L. Strack, Loguivy Plougras, France

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Appreciate it, Tony Irwin! I got the hint to use the key next to Langton and Pinder key for females of Chironomidae. So no specific queries, except the keys... I will keep this on my list and hope th

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I have the hard copy book, if you have any specific queries, but I'm not scanning the 500+ pages!

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