| Spiny bark mantis | |
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| Spiny bark mantis showing two spines just behind the eyes | |
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| Spiny bark mantis body | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Mantodea |
| Family: | Nanomantidae |
| Genus: | Gyromantis |
| Species: | G. kraussi |
| Binomial name | |
| Gyromantis kraussi Saussure, 1872 | |
Gyromantis kraussi, the spiny bark mantis, is a member of the mantis family. It is native to Australia.[1]
Its name is inspired by the spines on its head and abdomen. The insect is also popularly known as a "bark runner," in reference to its response when startled.
Although many species of mantis are kept as pets, Gyromantis kraussi is less common due to its natural food sources, such as stink bugs, being difficult to provide.
A stink bug, the natural prey of the spiny bark mantis.
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