Euchomenella heteroptera
Euchomenella heteroptera is a species of mantis, also known as the "giraffe mantis", in the family Deroplatyidae.[1]
| Euchomenella heteroptera | |
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| E. heteroptera female in Niah National Park | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Mantodea |
| Family: | Deroplatyidae |
| Genus: | Euchomenella |
| Species: | E. heteroptera |
| Binomial name | |
| Euchomenella heteroptera de Haan, 1842 | |
Description
The females are usually larger in size compared to the males, growing to about 3.5-4 inches, while the males grow to roughly around 2.5-3 inches.
These mantises can vary in color between brown or grey, including red or pink on their raptorials and white spots along their abdomen. Because of their extremely slim stature, these mantises are also excellent at imitating sticks. [2]
References
- "species Euchomenella heteroptera de Haan, 1842: Mantodea Species File". mantodea.speciesfile.org. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
- USMANTIS. "Euchomenella SalesGiraffe Heteroptera mantis on sale(Long Neck mantises)". USMANTIS. Retrieved 2022-09-30.
External links
Media related to Euchomenella heteroptera at Wikimedia Commons
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