Genus of praying mantises
Pseudocreobotra is a genus of Sub-Saharan flower mantises. They are visually similar to "Creobroter" species of Asia, but belong to different subfamilies. Their forewings have prominent spiralled eyespots, which are flashed in a silent deimatic display, to startle would-be predators. The nymphs however, expand the raised abdomen in response to threats, to reveal a single dorsal eyespot. The species are easily reared in captivity.
Species.
The species include:
References.
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