1,008 observations
African Stick Mantis
Popa spurca
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Mantodea ›Family: Deroplatyidae ›Genus: Popa
About
Popa spurca, also known as the African twig mantis, is a species of mantis native to Africa. It takes its common name from its resemblance to twig from a woody plant and grows up to 8 centimetres (3.1 in) long if female or 7 cm (2.8 in) long if male.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of African Stick Mantis is Popa spurca.
- African Stick Mantis belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- African Stick Mantis belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- African Stick Mantis belongs to the class Insecta.
- African Stick Mantis belongs to the order Mantodea.
- African Stick Mantis belongs to the family Deroplatyidae.
- African Stick Mantis belongs to the genus Popa.