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Gyromantis Kraussi (Spiny bark mantis)

Gyromantis Kraussi, the “spiny bark mantis” is a member of the mantis family and native to Australia. Its name is inspired by the spines on its head and abdomen. 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.

Australia's native species The Praying Mantis (Gyromantis Kraussi) is a well-known insect that belongs to a group of 2500 species. Mantids are shrewd opportunistic predators that stay put until their prey moves away. The mantis' forelegs have features that help them actively capture their prey. They have a vital role to play because of their effective hunting techniques. Their peculiar characteristics allow them to defend themselves in the wild to provide an example. Mantids turn their head towards their body to camouflage themselves which gives them the ability to quickly catch their prey in seconds. This physical characteristic is one of many the mantis obtains to survive.

They play an important role in natural insect pest control. They are known to sometimes prey on small vertebrates such as lizards, frogs, and hummingbirds, despite their preference for other insects. They are predators that live mostly in tropical and subtropical environments around the world, ranging from intensely humid rainforests to desert ground. There are over 20 families in the order Mantodea, with six of them having a global distribution: Chase Teesside, Mantoididae, Metallyticus, Acanthopidae, Amorphoscelis, and Sibylline.