Bug FAQAmantis nawai
Amantis nawai · Order: Mantodea · Family: Gonypetidae
Amantis nawai is a small praying mantis native to eastern Asia (China, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea). Females are 15 to 20 mm long and have short wings; males are 13 to 17 mm and may have short or long wings. It lives on forest floors and low trees, especially among broadleaf evergreens and rocks, where it preys on insects such as ants.
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How to recognize it
It occurs in China, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Japan (Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, Okinawa) and South Korea.
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Size
Females measure 15 to 20 mm and have reduced wings. Males measure 13 to 17 mm and can be either short-winged or long-winged.
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Where it lives
It is found on the forest floor and low vegetation, often near Machilus thunbergii, Castanopsis sieboldii and other lush, shaded plants. It hunts on low trees and the ground, feeding on insects such as ants.
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What it eats
Its diet consists mainly of insects, especially ants.
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Where it comes from
Amantis nawai is native to eastern Asia.
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Questions people ask
Where is Amantis nawai found?
It lives in China, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Japan (Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, Okinawa) and South Korea.
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How big are male and female Amantis nawai?
Females are 15 to 20 mm long with short wings; males are 13 to 17 mm and may have short or long wings.
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What does Amantis nawai eat?
It preys on insects such as ants on the forest floor and low trees.
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Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amantis_nawai
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