Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Order Mantodea Scientific name Gyromantis kraussi | Phylum Arthropoda Superorder Dictyoptera Family Amorphoscelidae Rank Species | |
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Similar Paraoxypilus, Bolbe, Archimantis, Bark mantis, Tenodera australasiae | ||
Gyromantis kraussi, the spiny bark mantis, is a member of the mantis family. It native to Australia.
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.
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