【Excellent Color Retention】Spiny Devil Mantis (Gromphadorhina portentosa) Rioch Orthoptera Mantis Specimen

Scientific Name: Panacanthus cf. cuspidatus

English Name: Spiny Devil Katydid
Chinese Name: 尖刺突螽

The genus Panacanthus is omnivorous but has strong predatory tendencies. They are nocturnal katydids with horn-like projections on their heads, which are spiny. The body length, excluding the female's ovipositor, generally ranges from about 2.5 to 7 cm. The ovipositor is long, about 4 to 6.5 cm, but its relative size varies by species, with some having ovipositors shorter than their body length and others longer. This genus includes species that are poorly known and appear to have very localized distributions, as well as species that are more widespread and locally abundant. Their calls vary by species.

Insects of the genus Panacanthus have six spiny legs, which they use for defense. These legs help them repel predators and capture prey. Their distinctive green coloration allows them to camouflage among tropical trees. Although they lack teeth, they can bite with their sharp mouths, tearing flesh.

There are seven species in this genus, and it's interesting how they have similar body shapes but come in various color patterns.

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We will ship the pictured individual from Loreto, Peru.
I measured it to be 61mm.
It was collected on May 19, 2019.