Polyspilota aeruginosa
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Polyspilota aeruginosa, common name
Madagascan marbled mantis, is a species
of praying mantis native to Africa
. Adult females reach 8 centimetres (3.1 in) in length while males are smaller.
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...
Madagascan marbled 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 Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
. Adult females reach 8 centimetres (3.1 in) in length while males are smaller.