Creobroter pictipennis

(Creobroter pictipennis)

Description

Creobroter pictipennis, with the common name Indian flower mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to Asia. Males grow to about 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) and females are slightly larger. They prefer a humid environment and live about nine months in captivity.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Mantodea
Family:Hymenopodidae
Genus:Creobroter
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