Earthling Of The Day Schizocephala bicornis A.K.A Indian Grass Mantis
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Earthling Of The Day
Schizocephala bicornis
A.K.A Indian Grass Mantis
Some insects have developed spectacular plant mimicry strategies, involving important changes in their morphology. Plant mimicry can be seen in butterflies, praying mantis, stick insects, katydids etc. One such example is the Indian Grass Mantis (Schizocephala bicornis). It is nature's wonder that Indian Grass Mantis have naturally evolved to mimic a green stick for its defense against predators. This astonishing mantis is found in grass meadows, scrub jungles and forests. Generally active during sunny days and less active during colder periods. Just like other Mantids, Indian grass mantis remain motionless for hours together with only the head moving to watch flying insects that serve as food. They usually display a sidewise rocking movement when at rest, walk slowly when disturbed. Their diet usually consists of blue bottle flies, fruit flies and small roaches. So these wonderful mantis help us from pests and do their bit to maintain the ecological balance. Males have wings and can fly, while females can’t, having vestigial wings.
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Schizocephala bicornis
A.K.A Indian Grass Mantis
Some insects have developed spectacular plant mimicry strategies, involving important changes in their morphology. Plant mimicry can be seen in butterflies, praying mantis, stick insects, katydids etc. One such example is the Indian Grass Mantis (Schizocephala bicornis). It is nature's wonder that Indian Grass Mantis have naturally evolved to mimic a green stick for its defense against predators. This astonishing mantis is found in grass meadows, scrub jungles and forests. Generally active during sunny days and less active during colder periods. Just like other Mantids, Indian grass mantis remain motionless for hours together with only the head moving to watch flying insects that serve as food. They usually display a sidewise rocking movement when at rest, walk slowly when disturbed. Their diet usually consists of blue bottle flies, fruit flies and small roaches. So these wonderful mantis help us from pests and do their bit to maintain the ecological balance. Males have wings and can fly, while females can’t, having vestigial wings.
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