Brunneria borealis
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Brunneria borealis, common name
Brunner's Mantis or Brunner's Stick Mantis , is a species
of praying mantis native to the Southern United States
. It is only species known to reproduce solely through parthenogenesis
; there are no males.
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...
Brunner's Mantis or Brunner's Stick 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 the Southern United States
Southern United States
The Southern United States—commonly referred to as the American South, Dixie, or simply the South—constitutes a large distinctive area in the southeastern and south-central United States...
. It is only species known to reproduce solely through parthenogenesis
Parthenogenesis
Parthenogenesis is a form of asexual reproduction found in females, where growth and development of embryos occur without fertilization by a male...
; there are no males.