Horned Ground Mantis

Yersinops solitarius is a species of praying mantis native to the United States, and is known to occur in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. In southeastern Colorado, this uncommonly seen species occurs in prairie sites where grasses and shrubs are mixed. A small size mantid (body length: 18–22 millimetres (0.71–0.87 in)), often straw-colored with a slightly pointed projection in the area around the eyes. They are wingless or have very short, non-functional wings; this species is an excellent jumper.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Horned 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

• Yersiniops newboldi
• Yersinia mexicana
• Ameles paradecolor
• Apteromantis aptera
• Litaneutria pacifica

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Mantodea

Family

Amelidae

Genus

Yersiniops

Species

Yersiniops solitarius

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