Namibia.
Bolbena assimilis (Kaltenbach, 1996).
Bolbena assimilis (Kaltenbach, 1996).
This Bolbena (Bolbena) assimilis (Kaltenbach, 1996) was attracted to light at Mason Shelter on the Brandberg Massif. It is one of the praying mantids collected during the "Gladiator Expedition" to Namibia in 2002. The main aim of the expedition was to find specimens of Mantophasmatodea; a secondary aim was to survey other animals in the region. Phil Bragg collected mantids on the expedition.
Empusa guttula (Thunberg, 1815) - Female.
Empusa guttula (Thunberg, 1815) - Female.
This female Empusa guttula (Thunberg, 1815) was collected in the town of Uis. It is one of the praying mantids collected during the "Gladiator Expedition" to Namibia in 2002. The main aim of the expedition was to find specimens of Mantophasmatodea; a secondary aim was to survey other animals in the region. Phil Bragg collected mantids on the expedition.
Popa spurca Stål, 1856 - Male.
Popa spurca Stål, 1856 - Male.
This male nymph of Popa spurca spurca Stål, 1856 was found at Mason Shelter on the Brandberg Massif. It was collected and reared to adult in the UK. It is one of the praying mantids collected during the "Gladiator Expedition" to Namibia in 2002. The main aim of the expedition was to find specimens of Mantophasmatodea; a secondary aim was to survey other animals in the region. Phil Bragg collected mantids on the expedition.
Tarachodes namibiensis Kaltenbach, 1996 - Male.
Tarachodes namibiensis Kaltenbach, 1996 - Male.
This male Tarachodes (Tarachodes) namibiensis Kaltenbach, 1996 was collected at light at Mason Shelter on the Brandberg Massif. It is one of the praying mantids collected during the "Gladiator Expedition" to Namibia in 2002. The main aim of the expedition was to find specimens of Mantophasmatodea; a secondary aim was to survey other animals in the region. Phil Bragg collected mantids on the expedition.
Tarachodes bispinosus Kaltenbach, 1996 - Male.
Tarachodes bispinosus Kaltenbach, 1996 - Male.
This male Tarachodes (Chiropus) bispinosus Kaltenbach, 1996 was attracted to light at Mason Shelter on the Brandberg Massif. It is one of the praying mantids collected during the "Gladiator Expedition" to Namibia in 2002. The main aim of the expedition was to find specimens of Mantophasmatodea; a secondary aim was to survey other animals in the region. Phil Bragg collected mantids on the expedition.
Miomantis coxalis Saussure, 1898 - Male.
Miomantis coxalis Saussure, 1898 - Male.
This male Miomantis coxalis Saussure, 1898 was collected at Mason Shelter on the Brandberg Massif. It is one of the praying mantids collected during the "Gladiator Expedition" to Namibia in 2002. The main aim of the expedition was to find specimens of Mantophasmatodea; a secondary aim was to survey other animals in the region. Phil Bragg collected mantids on the expedition.
Galepsus brincki Beier, 1955 - Female & ootheca.
Galepsus brincki Beier, 1955 - Female & ootheca.
This female Galepsus (Lygdamia) brincki Beier, 1955 is guarding its ootheca. It was found on Mt Regenstein, and is one of the praying mantids collected during the "Gladiator Expedition" to Namibia in 2002. The main aim of the expedition was to find specimens of Mantophasmatodea; a secondary aim was to survey other animals in the region. Phil Bragg collected mantids on the expedition.
Tarachodes namibiensis Kaltenbach, 1996 - Female.
Tarachodes namibiensis Kaltenbach, 1996 - Female.
This female Tarachodes (Tarachodes) namibiensis Kaltenbach, 1996 was collected on Mt Regenstein, Namibia. It is one of the praying mantids collected during the "Gladiator Expedition" to Namibia in 2002. The main aim of the expedition was to find specimens of Mantophasmatodea; a secondary aim was to survey other animals in the region. Phil Bragg collected mantids on the expedition.