Parasphendale agrionina
| Parasphendale agrionina | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Mantodea |
| Family: | Mantidae |
| Genus: | Parasphendale |
| Species: | P. agrionina |
| Binomial name | |
| Parasphendale agrionina Werner, 1913 | |
Parasphendale agrionina, given the common name budwing mantis for its vestigial wings (present in adult females). Females are incapable of flight.[1]
Description
Females can get to be up to 2.75 inches (7 cm) long. Males can get up to 1.25 inches (3 cm) long.[2]
Distribution
The Budwing is found primarily in East Africa, specifically in Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Texas A&M University
- ↑ Phasmids in Cyberspace. Budwing Mantis. http://www.phasmidsincyberspace.com/ParasphendaleAffinis.html June, 2012
- ↑ Phasmids in Cyberspace. Budwing Mantis. http://www.phasmidsincyberspace.com/ParasphendaleAffinis.html June, 2012
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