Flag Mantis

Polyspilota aeruginosa, common name Madagascan marbled mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to Africa. Adult females reach 8 centimetres (3.1 in) in length while males are smaller around 6 to 7 cm.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Flag 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

• Polyspilota caffra
• Stagmomantis nahua
• Hierodula dyaka
• Callimantis antillarum
• Stagmomantis theophila

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Mantodea

Family

Mantidae

Genus

Polyspilota

Species

Polyspilota aeruginosa

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