''Liturgusa krattorum'' is a species of mantis that was discovered by Gavin Svenson and the

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. These species of mantis are mainly found in Peru. They live in tall trees, where they are preyed upon by predators such as monkeys and birds. The species themselves prey upon smaller insects, using their great speed in order to catch and kill prey. In a similar method to species such as cheetah, however ambush predator behaviors have been observed. The species was named after

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and

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, the hosts of ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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'' on

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, as well as ''

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'' on

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In 2017, a special episode of the PBS Kids' original show ''

'' with the same title as the scientific name of the mantis was released, which featured the animated counterparts of the Kratt Brothers adventuring with a member of the species. In the live-action closing of the episode, the brothers personally thanked Svenson for naming the mantis after them.

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{{Taxonbar, from=Q21278122 Liturgusidae Insects described in 2014

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