Litaneutria skinneri, commonly known as the Skinner's ground mantis, is a species of praying mantis found in the south-western United States (Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas). It is also found in western and central Montana.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Skinner's Ground 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
- Litaneutria minor
- Litaneutria chaparrali
- Litaneutria ocularis
- Litaneutria pacifica
- Geomantis larvoides
- Armene pusilla
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Mantodea
- Family
- Amelidae
- Genus
- Litaneutria
- Species
- Litaneutria skinneri
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