Spotty Conehead Mantid (Empusa binotata)

Spotty Conehead Mantid, a reference photo — Photo: Christiaan Viljoen · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Empusa binotata is a species of praying mantis in family Empusidae.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Spotty Conehead Mantid 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

Empusa pennicornis
Empusa pennata
Empusa fasciata
Hemiempusa capensis
Pseudovates arizonae
Idolomorpha dentifrons

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Mantodea
Family: Empusidae
Genus: Empusa
Species: Empusa binotata

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