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Sphodromantis
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Name latin Sphodromantis spec.
Systematics Super-Order Dictyoptera
Order Mantodea
Family Mantidae
Subfamily Mantinae
Tribe Paramantini
Size

Quotation of Size

The given size is measured from the head to the end of the abdomen, without the wings.

Male ca. 6,5cm
Female ca. 7cm
Lifespan

Quotation of the Lifespan

The lifespan is given in month and has the following definition:

overall-age ("time between hatching and imago" + "lifespan after the last molting")

Example: 9 (2 + 7) month lifespan
overall-age = 9 month
time between hatching and imago = 2 month
lifespan after the last molting = 7 month

Male 8,5 ( 5,5+ 3) months / ~ 8 moltings
Female 14 (6+ 8) months / ~ 9 moltings
Sexing

Sexing

Morphologically differences between male and female.

Male L5 and above: just by counting the abdominal- segments (8 segments)
adult: smaller and thinner than females
Female L5 and above: just by counting the abdominal- segments (6 segments)
adult: more compact than males
Spreading Tanzania
The description of this species is based on individuals of the following origin:
West Tanzania
Africa
Africa
Habitat bushes, branches of trees, populated areas
Aggressiveness high
Colorvariants light- till darkgreen
Hint The coxa has no spots inside, just a yellowish colouration.

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