Bark mantis

Bark mantis is a common name given to various species of praying mantis, especially those with cryptic camouflage resembling tree bark. Examples include:

• Gyromantis kraussii (spiny bark mantis)
• Gyromantis occidentalis (eastern bark mantis)
• Paraoxypilus sp. (boxer bark mantises)
• Tarachodes sp.^[1]
• Theopompa sp. (Asian bark mantises)

See also

• Dead leaf mantis
• Flower mantis
• Grass mantis
• Leaf mantis
• Shield mantis
• Stick mantis
• List of mantis genera and species

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