Titanodula formosana, also known as the Formosan giant mantis, is a species of praying mantis in the subfamily Hierodulinae. T. formosana is found in China, Taiwan, Malaysia and the Sunda islands.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Formosan Giant Mantis being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Hierodula chinensis
- Hierodula venosa
- Hierodula majuscula
- Hierodula quinquepatellata
- Hierodula pistillinota
- Hierodula dyaka
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Mantodea
- Family
- Mantidae
- Genus
- Titanodula
- Species
- Titanodula formosana
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