African Twig Mantis

Popa spurca · Order: Mantodea · Family: Deroplatyidae

Also called: African Stick Mantis

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African Twig Mantis
Photo: Rudolph Steenkamp, CC BY-SA

The African twig mantis can grow up to about 8 cm long for females and 7 cm for males. It is a mantis species that originates from Africa.

Source: Wikipedia

Size

Females reach up to 8 cm (3.1 in) and males up to 7 cm (2.8 in) in length.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it comes from

This mantis is native to Africa.

Source: Wikipedia

More photos

African Twig Mantis photo 3
Photo: Rudolph Steenkamp, CC BY-SA

Same family (Deroplatyidae)

Danuria thunbergiDanuria thunbergiDanuria thunbergi

Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popa_spurca

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