Skip to main content
Close

Boxer Bark Mantis

Paraoxypilus - Boxer Bark Mantis

Photo by collyyo
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

-32.3342, 116.072

Field Notes

Description:

Small, dark brown with a jaggedy textured back. Bright red patches on inside of arms that are visible when arms are extended.

Habitat:

Wikipedia says barks and leaves but found this one on a rock which if look at last photo you can see how well camouflaged it is. Bark and leaves is more than likely true. I think this one might've been looking for a supply of water from the hose it was nearby.

Notes:

Almost looks like an ant. (had me fooled at first)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)

Hi collyyo, welcome to Project Noah!
Photographed
PublishedNovember 19, 2019

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Image
Butterflies icon

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon