Sphodromantis lineola, common name African mantis or African praying mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to the continent of Africa sometimes raised in captivity. S. lineola is often colored green, however they can also be colored different types of brown. The brown colored individuals have also been observed with purple colored eyes. It may be distinguished from S. baccettii by the absence of blue-black spots on its forearms.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of African Lined 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 werneri
- Sphodromantis gastrica
- Hierodula pistillinota
- Hierodula longa
- Hierodula latipennis
- Hierodula tenuidentata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Mantodea
- Family
- Mantidae
- Genus
- Sphodromantis
- Species
- Sphodromantis lineola
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