Archimantis monstrosa is a species of mantid in the family Mantidae. A. monstrosa, or monster mantis, commonly reaches a length of 90mm or more. It is less common than the often-seen large brown mantis. A. monstrosa that live near the coast can get quite large and sometimes will attack much larger prey.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Monster 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
- Archimantis armata
- Archimantis quinquelobata
- Archimantis brunneriana
- Archimantis sobrina
- Archimantis latistyla
- Phasmomantis sumichrasti
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Mantodea
- Family
- Mantidae
- Genus
- Archimantis
- Species
- Archimantis monstrosa
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