Phthersigena conspersa is a species of praying mantis in the family Nanomantidae. It is the type species of the genus Phthersigena and is native to Australia and New Guinea.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Termite Hunter 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 kraussii
- Paraoxypilus verreauxii
- Gyromantis occidentalis
- Metoxypilus lobifrons
- Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis
- Tarachodes sanctus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Mantodea
- Family
- Nanomantidae
- Genus
- Phthersigena
- Species
- Phthersigena conspersa
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