Gonatista grisea Fabricius, 1793 is a animal in the Epaphroditidae family, order Mantodea, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Gonatista grisea Fabricius, 1793
Gonatista grisea is a primarily Florida-native praying mantis that ambushes and eats any insect it can overpower.
Gonatista grisea, described by Fabricius in 1793, is a species of praying mantis. It carries several common names: grizzled mantis, Florida bark mantis, and lichen mimic mantis. This mantis is native to the southern United States, and is primarily found in Florida. Individuals commonly perch facing downward on trees to wait for prey, and they will eat any insect they can overpower.
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