Pseudoharpax Virescens
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Pseudoharpax virescens, common name
Gambian spotted-eye flower mantis, is a species
of praying mantis native to Gambia. This small flower mantis
grows to 1 inch in length and takes its name from two eye spots on the dorsal side of its abdomen
of adult females. Despite their small size, they are not difficult to raise in captivity.
Common name
A common name of a taxon or organism is a name in general use within a community; it is often contrasted with the scientific name for the same organism...
Gambian spotted-eye flower mantis, is a species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of praying mantis native to Gambia. This small flower mantis
Flower Mantis
Flower Mantis is a common name given to various species of praying mantis that mimic flowers including:*Acromantis formosana *Blepharopsis mendica...
grows to 1 inch in length and takes its name from two eye spots on the dorsal side of its abdomen
Abdomen
In vertebrates such as mammals the abdomen constitutes the part of the body between the thorax and pelvis. The region enclosed by the abdomen is termed the abdominal cavity...
of adult females. Despite their small size, they are not difficult to raise in captivity.