https://inaturalist.org Observation of the Day for Jun 15, 2026: Carolina Mantis [Insecta], by user: stockslager
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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/370758519
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2026-06-09T18:46:00-04:00
Credit: (c) stockslager, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
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The Carolina mantis has 4 special appendages, called palps, arranged around its mouth.
Imagine having 4 fingers around your mouth to help you with your food.

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It took this mantis about 30 minutes to eat the bee. Video available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzyIGHR1FkU

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