Asian Jumping Mantis (Statilia maculata) — identification, habitat & look-alikes

The Asian Jumping Mantis is native to Asia and has been introduced to the eastern United States. Dark and pale patches on the insides of its front legs help identify it.

Appearance

Appearance: Adults are about 1.6–2.3 in (40–58 mm) long. The inner forelegs show bold dark and pale patches.

Look-alikes

Chinese MantisTenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantises are much longer. A close photo of the Asian Jumping Mantis's inner forelegs shows its bold dark and pale patches.

Why they get mixed upBoth are nonnative mantises found in the eastern United States and can be brown or green.

Where it lives

Typical habitats: Mid-Atlantic parks
Range: It is native to Asia and has been recorded as an introduced mantis in the eastern United States, including Maryland. Its U.S. range is still being documented.

Behavior

Diet: It is a predator of other insects.

Life cycle

Reproduction: Females protect their eggs in a hardened foamy .

Conservation

IUCN Red List: NENot EvaluatedNot yet assessed

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