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Ischnomantis gigas

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Ischnomantis gigas
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Mantodea
Family: Rivetinidae
Genus: Ischnomantis
Species:
I. gigas
Binomial name
Ischnomantis gigas
Saussure, 1870

Ischnomantis gigas is a species of mantis from the family Rivetinidae native to Africa.[1] It is one of the longest species of mantis, being able to reach lengths of over 17 cm. However, it is more gracile in build than other large mantises.

References

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  1. ^ "Ischnomantis gigas Saussure, 1870". www.gbif.org.