Neodanuria bolauana is a large species from Africa. They are in the same family as Popa spurca twig mantises and look like larger, elongate versions of that species.
Such an interesting and unique species. Definitely a favorite!
| Size |
Male |
ca. 9cm- 10cm |
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Female |
ca. 10cm- 12cm |
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| Lifespan |
Male |
8 (5 + 3) months / ~ 8 moltings |
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Female |
13 (5 + 8) months / ~ 8 moltings |
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| Sexing |
Male |
smaller and thinner than the females
adult: pearl-cordy and long antennas, wings cover ca. 2/3 of the abdomen |
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Female |
L5 and above: on the upper side of the abdomen are 3 big "thorns", more compact than males
adult: reduced wings, short and thin antennas |
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| Spreading |
Kenia, Tanzania, South- Somalia |
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The description of this species is bas |
