Pseudocreobotra

Pseudocreobotra is a genus of Sub-Saharan flower mantisses. They are visually similar to Creobroter species of Asia, but belong to different subfamilies. Their forewings have prominent spiralled eyespots, which are flashed in a silent deimatic display, to startle would-be predators. The nymphs however, expand the raised abdomen in response to threats, to reveal a single dorsal eyespot. The species are easily reared in captivity.

Contents

• Handling 2 spiny flower mantids pseudocreobotra wahlbergi
• Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii
• Species
• References