Sep 29, 2025
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Did you know that the West Wind Gladiator (Mantophasma zephyra) is a species of mantophasmid endemic to Namibia and not a stage name for a Roman fighter? First described as a new order in 2002, not much has been studied in regards to these insects. This was one the first two members of said order to be described, leading to other similar insects in southern Africa to be placed in the order as well.
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