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Sphodromantis Stigmosa
''Sphodromantis'' is a large genus of praying mantises concentrated in Africa, sometimes considered a synonym of the genus ''Hierodula'': from the same tribe, Paramantini. Outside their range especially, many share the common name African Mantis. Captivitys Due to their large size and vibrant coloration compared to other mantids, ''Sphodromantis'' species are very common in the pet trade. List of ''Sphodromantis'' species that have been bred and raised in captivity. *''Sphodromantis lineola'' (African Praying Mantis, African Mantis, Giant African Mantis, African Lined Mantis) *''Sphodromantis viridis'' (Giant African Mantis) *''Sphodromantis baccettii'' (Giant African Praying Mantis) *'' Sphodromantis aurea'' (Congo Green Mantis) *''Sphodromantis gastrica'' (Common Green Mantis, African Mantis) *''Sphodromantis'' sp. "Blue Flash" (An unknown species of ''Sphodromantis'' that comes from the Congo and are popular in the pet trade. They are also called Sphodromantis sp. "C ...
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Sphodromantis Viridis
''Sphodromantis viridis'' is a species of praying mantis that is kept worldwide as a pet. Its common names include African mantis, giant African mantis, and bush mantis. Name ''Sphodromantis viridis'' is popularly called the African mantis, but that common name is shared with not only other species in its genus (i.e. ''Sphodromantis belachowski, S. belachowski'', ''Sphodromantis centralis, S. centralis'', ''Sphodromantis gastrica, S. gastrica'', ''Sphodromantis lineola, S. lineola'', etc.), but also ''Miomantis caffra'' and others, as well. Range ''Sphodromantis viridis'' is native to West Africa south of the Sahara Desert. It can also be found as an introduced species in areas outside its original range, including Israel and Spain. Description Despite its scientific name (' is Latin for green) this insect ranges in color from bright green to dull brown. Females can reach in length. Sexual dimorphism is typical of mantises; the male is much smaller. Females may also be distingu ...
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Sphodromantis Abessinica
''Sphodromantis abessinica'' is a species of praying mantis found in Ethiopia and Somalia.
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African mantis ''Sphodromantis viridis'' African mantis and African praying mantis are common names for many species of praying mantis native to Africa. The following genera and species are often referred to by these names, by variants of them, or by common ...
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Sphodromantis Gestri
''Sphodromantis gestri'' is a species of praying mantis found in Kenya and Somalia.
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African mantis ''Sphodromantis viridis'' African mantis and African praying mantis are common names for many species of praying mantis native to Africa. The following genera and species are often referred to by these names, by variants of them, or by common ...
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Sphodromantis Fenestrata
''Sphodromantis fenestrata'' is a species of praying mantis found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, and Tanzania.
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fenestrata Fenestrata is an extinct order of bryozoan, dating from the Upper Arenig In geology, the Arenig (or Arenigian) ...
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Sphodromantis Elongata
''Sphodromantis elongata'' is a species of praying mantis found in Zambia and the Congo River region.
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African mantis ''Sphodromantis viridis'' African mantis and African praying mantis are common names for many species of praying mantis native to Africa. The following genera and species are often referred to by these names, by variants of them, or by common ...
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Sphodromantis Elegans
''Sphodromantis elegans'' is a species of praying mantis found in Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal and the Congo River region.
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African mantis ''Sphodromantis viridis'' African mantis and African praying mantis are common names for many species of praying mantis native to Africa. The following genera and species are often referred to by these names, by variants of them, or by common ...
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Sphodromantis Conspicua
''Sphodromantis conspicua'' is a species of praying mantis found in Burkina Faso and Senegal.
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African mantis ''Sphodromantis viridis'' African mantis and African praying mantis are common names for many species of praying mantis native to Africa. The following genera and species are often referred to by these names, by variants of them, or by common ...
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Sphodromantis Congica
''Sphodromantis congica'', common name Congo mantis is a species of praying mantis found in Angola, Nigeria, and the Congo River region.
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African mantis ''Sphodromantis viridis'' African mantis and African praying mantis are common names for many species of praying mantis native to Africa. The following genera and species are often referred to by these names, by variants of them, or by common ...
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Sphodromantis Citernii
''Sphodromantis citernii'' is a species of praying mantis found in Ethiopia and Somalia.
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African mantis ''Sphodromantis viridis'' African mantis and African praying mantis are common names for many species of praying mantis native to Africa. The following genera and species are often referred to by these names, by variants of them, or by common ...
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Sphodromantis Centralis
''Sphodromantis centralis'', common name African mantis or Central African mantis, is a species of praying mantis from Africa. African Praying Mantis ''Sphodromantis gastrica, lineola, viridis'' and ''centralis'' See also * African mantis *List of mantis genera and species 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. The insect Order (biology), order Mantodea consists of over 2,400 species of mantises in about 460 ... References Centralis Mantodea of Africa Insects of Cameroon Insects of the Central African Republic Insects of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Insects of Gabon Insects of the Republic of the Congo Fauna of Central Africa Insects described in 1914 {{Hymenopodidae-stub ...
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Sphodromantis Biocellata
''Sphodromantis biocellata'' is a species of praying mantis found in Angola, Cameroon, and Central African Republic.
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biocellata ''Biocellata'' is a genus of moths in the family Cossidae. Species * '' Biocellata alfarae'' * '' Biocellata bifida'' * '' Biocellata bistell ...
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Sphodromantis Balachowskyi
''Sphodromantis belachowski'', common name African mantis or African praying mantis, is a species of praying mantis from Africa. African Praying Mantis ''Sphodromantis gastrica, lineola, viridis'' and ''centralis'' See also *African mantis *List of mantis genera and species 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. The insect Order (biology), order Mantodea consists of over 2,400 species of mantises in about 460 ... References B Mantodea of Africa {{Hymenopodidae-stub ...
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