Field observation of the predation of an adult of Podarcis muralis (Laurenti, 1768) (Squamata: Lacertidae) by Mantis religiosa religiosa (Linnaeus, 1758) (Mantodea: Mantidae)

Gianluca Nardi; Laura Spada

doi:10.13133/2284-4880/1545

Field observation of the predation of an adult of Podarcis muralis (Laurenti, 1768) (Squamata: Lacertidae) by Mantis religiosa religiosa (Linnaeus, 1758) (Mantodea: Mantidae)

Authors

Gianluca Nardi Centro Nazionale per lo Studio e la Conservazione della Biodiversita' Forestale "Bosco della Fontana" - Corpo Forestale dello Stato, Marmirolo (Mantova)
Laura Spada Centro Nazionale Biodiversità Carabinieri, Strada Mantova, 29, 46045 Marmirolo (MN, Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13133/2284-4880/1545

Keywords:

Mantinae, Gekkonidae, predator, prey , aliens, Po Plain, minor islands, Habitats Directive

Abstract

A case of predation on an adult Podarcis muralis by Mantis religiosa religiosa in Italy, is here recorded. Published records related to predatory activity of this mantis on saurians are summarized, and the possible cause of such an unusual behaviour is discussed.

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Published

2023-12-21

How to Cite

Nardi, G. and Spada, L. (2023) “Field observation of the predation of an adult of Podarcis muralis (Laurenti, 1768) (Squamata: Lacertidae) by Mantis religiosa religiosa (Linnaeus, 1758) (Mantodea: Mantidae)”, Fragmenta entomologica, 55(2), pp. 185–190. doi: 10.13133/2284-4880/1545.