Egyptian praying mantis

Description

Miomantis paykullii is a species of praying mantis in the family Miomantidae. It is one of several species sometimes known as the Egyptian praying mantis, along with Miomantis abyssinica. The species is found in a number of African countries, including Egypt, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Uganda, Senegal and Togo, as well as Israel, in the Middle East. It grows to an adult size of 3.5-4.5 cm. Miomantis is a genus of praying mantis in the subfamily Miomantinae.