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Idolomantis
''Idolomantis'' is a monotypic genus of praying mantises in the family Empusidae. It contains the single species, ''Idolomantis diabolica'', commonly known as the devil's flower mantis or giant devil's flower mantis. It is one of the largest species of praying mantises, and is possibly the largest that mimics flowers. Description ''Idolomantis diabolica'' is a large mantis of the family Empusidae. Females grow to be about in length and males to about . It is native to Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Somalia, Tanzania, South Sudan, and Uganda. Its threat display is magnificently colored, with red, white, blue, purple, and black. Anatomy The basic anatomical structure of ''I. diabolica'' is similar to most species of the order Mantodea, but the morphology of each species varies according to its native habitat, and this species is modified somewhat to enhance its floral mimicry. Head The head of ''I. diabolica'' contains three vital components: compound eyes, antennae, and mandible ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idolomantis
''Idolomantis'' is a monotypic genus of praying mantises in the family Empusidae. It contains the single species, ''Idolomantis diabolica'', commonly known as the devil's flower mantis or giant devil's flower mantis. It is one of the largest species of praying mantises, and is possibly the largest that mimics flowers. Description ''Idolomantis diabolica'' is a large mantis of the family Empusidae. Females grow to be about in length and males to about . It is native to Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Somalia, Tanzania, South Sudan, and Uganda. Its threat display is magnificently colored, with red, white, blue, purple, and black. Anatomy The basic anatomical structure of ''I. diabolica'' is similar to most species of the order Mantodea, but the morphology of each species varies according to its native habitat, and this species is modified somewhat to enhance its floral mimicry. Head The head of ''I. diabolica'' contains three vital components: compound eyes, antennae, and mandible ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
