Order-Orthoptera, Family-Mantidae Oligocene La Bucara Mine, Dominican Republic This rare praying mantis was trapped in an amber stalactite, and "jack knifed" its body in an attempt to escape its resinous tomb. Even a ¼-inch mantis, such as the present specimen, would put up a tremendous fight when encountering resin, making its capture an extremely rare event. Amber measures ½ x ¾in
Order-Orthoptera, Family-Mantidae Oligocene La Bucara Mine, Dominican Republic This rare praying mantis was trapped in an amber stalactite, and "jack knifed" its body in an attempt to escape its resinous tomb. Even a ¼-inch mantis, such as the present specimen, would put up a tremendous fight when encountering resin, making its capture an extremely rare event. Amber measures ½ x ¾in
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.jpg "Source: Christie's")
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