Order Mantodea Genus Amantis Rank Species | ||
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Similar Acromantis japonica, Hierodula patellifera, Statilia, Tenodera aridifolia, Statilia maculata | ||
small mantid species amantis nawai taiwan shihmen dam 10 viii 2014
Amantis nawai is a small species of praying mantis native to Eastern Asia. Amantis nawai are parthenogenetic, and males are uncommonly seen.
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- small mantid species amantis nawai taiwan shihmen dam 10 viii 2014
- amantis nawai
- Description
- Distribution
- Habitat
- References
amantis nawai
Description
Distribution
It is found in China, Sri Lanka, and Taiwan; in Japan on Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa; and in South Korea at Jejudo.
Habitat
They are found on the forest floor and low trees, to eat insects such as ants. Often found around Machilus thunbergii and Castanopsis sieboldii, and other lush vegetation shaded by broadleaf evergreen trees and large rocks.
Oothecae are found on rocks and tree bark etc.
References
Amantis nawai Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA