Euchomenella heteroptera

Euchomenella heteroptera is a species of mantis, also known as the "giraffe mantis", in the family Deroplatyidae.[1]

Euchomenella heteroptera
E. heteroptera female in Niah National Park
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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

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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

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  1. ^ "species Euchomenella heteroptera de Haan, 1842: Mantodea Species File". mantodea.speciesfile.org. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
  2. ^ USMANTIS. "Euchomenella SalesGiraffe Heteroptera mantis on sale(Long Neck mantises)". USMANTIS. Retrieved 2022-09-30.
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