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Asian Ant Mantis (Odontomantis Planiceps) Nymph Mimicking An Ant - Animal India

An Asian ant mantis (Odontomantis planiceps) rests on a human hand after emerging from a wall, in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on July 7, 2025. This species is known for its ant-like mimicry during the nymph stage, which helps deter predators. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12537378
Date taken: 7 July 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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