African mantis

Description

Sphodromantis lineola, common name African mantis or African praying mantis, is a species of praying mantis from Africa sometimes raised in captivity. It may be distinguished from Sphodromantis baccettii by the absence of blue-black spots on its forearms. Sphodromantis is a large genus of praying mantises concentrated in Africa, sometimes considered a synonym of the genus Hierodula: from the same tribe, Paramantini. Outside their range especially, many share the common name African Mantis. Due to their large size and vibrant coloration compared to other mantids, Sphodromantis species are very common in the pet trade. List of Sphodromantis species that have been bred and raised in captivity.