| 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 | |
Euchomenella heteroptera is a species of mantis, also known as the "giraffe mantis", in the family Deroplatyidae. [1]
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]
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Parasphendale affinis, common name budwing mantis, is a species of praying mantis. It is named for the female's short wings and can grow to 4 inches long and have a low mortality rate as nymphs. They originate from Kenya and are a mottled brown and reddish pink color. They have a voracious appetite, and have been known to gorge themselves to the point of illness when kept in captivity with an unlimited food source. Though they can be kept in captivity, due to their level of activity they require more space than other mantis species.
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Euchomenellini is a recently (2017) restored, southeast Asian tribe of mantises. It is now placed in the new (2019) family Deroplatyidae, genera having previously been placed in the Angelidae: which now consists only of neotropical mantises.
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