🌿Native Nature

Mediterranean Conehead Mantis

Empusa pennata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Mantodea ›Family: Empusidae ›Genus: Empusa

About

Empusa pennata, common names conehead mantis in English and mantis palo in Spanish, is a species of praying mantis in genus Empusa. It can be found in Spain and parts of Portugal, France, Lebanon, Central and Southern Italy and Greece. The species invalidly cited by their synonyms in many tropical checklists such as in India and Sri Lanka.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mediterranean Conehead Mantis?
The scientific name of Mediterranean Conehead Mantis is Empusa pennata.
What is the conservation status of Mediterranean Conehead Mantis?
The Mediterranean Conehead Mantis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Mediterranean Conehead Mantis belong to?
Mediterranean Conehead Mantis belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Mediterranean Conehead Mantis belong to?
Mediterranean Conehead Mantis belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Mediterranean Conehead Mantis belong to?
Mediterranean Conehead Mantis belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Mediterranean Conehead Mantis belong to?
Mediterranean Conehead Mantis belongs to the order Mantodea.
What family does Mediterranean Conehead Mantis belong to?
Mediterranean Conehead Mantis belongs to the family Empusidae.
What genus does Mediterranean Conehead Mantis belong to?
Mediterranean Conehead Mantis belongs to the genus Empusa.