Common name : South African praying mantis
Scientific name : Miomantis caffra
Family : Mantidae
Native to : South Africa
Interesting fact : This species is also known to be extremely aggressive with the male being eaten after it has mated.
The South African praying mantis is about 32-60 mm in length. Their diet consists of other insects. In its natural habitat this insect is found hiding under leaves. Even though they are native to South Africa, they were also found in New Zealand in 1978, and are considered a menace since they are displacing the native praying mantis species of New Zealand.
