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Liturgusa krattorum, also known as the Kratts' Lichen Mantis, is a species of mantis that was discovered by Gavin Svenson and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History in 2014. [1] These species of mantis are mainly found in Peru. They live in tall trees, where they are preyed upon by predators such as birds, lizards and monkeys.
Gonatista grisea, common name grizzled mantis, Florida bark mantis or lichen mimic mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to the southern United States, primarily Florida. They commonly perch on trees facing down to wait for prey, and will eat any insect they can overpower.
Liturgusa is the type genus of praying mantises of the family Liturgusidae. [1] The genus consists of more than twenty species with a Neotropical distribution. [2]The behaviour of Liturgusa species is remarkable in that, in contrast to other mantises, they do not only ambush their prey, but also use an active hunting method at high walking speed.
The following list of mantis genera and species is based on the "Mantodea Species File", which is the primary reference for the taxonomy shown here. [1]The insect order Mantodea consists of over 2,400 species of mantises in about 460 genera.
Liturgusidae is a family of praying mantises in the new (2019) Neotropical superfamily Acanthopoidea. A substantial number of genera, previously placed here, have recently been moved to the new or revived other families: [1] Dactylopterygidae; Gonypetidae; Epaphroditidae: subfamily Gonatistinae; Majangidae: subfamily Majanginae
Choeradodis is a genus of praying mantises with common names such as shield mantis, ... lichens and fungi have been found growing on the pronotum and wing case of ...
Mantises are an order (Mantodea) of insects that contains over 2,400 species in about 460 genera in 33 families. The largest family is the ...
Liturgusa maya is a species of praying mantis in the family Liturgusidae. [1] [2] [3] References Further reading. Ross H. Arnett (30 July 2000). ...