Gyromantis kraussi, the spiny bark mantis, is a member of the mantis order. It is native to Australia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Spiny Bark 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
- Gyromantis occidentalis
- Metoxypilus lobifrons
- Phthersigena conspersa
- Ciulfina biseriata
- Ima fusca
- Ciulfina baldersoni
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Mantodea
- Family
- Nanomantidae
- Genus
- Gyromantis
- Species
- Gyromantis kraussii
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