The Cone-head mantis – Empusa pennata – Mantis palo, although similar in size to the common European Praying mantis (Mantis religiosa), is easily distinguished by the protrusion from its crown. Both male and females, even from first hatching carry this tall extension giving them a very alien appearance. They live in areas that are warm … Read more
This a species of praying mantis which is endemic to the Iberian peninsular first described by José María Hugo de la Fuente Morales in 1894. In the past, there were few areas known where it existed in Spain so it was considered rare and previously catalogued on the red list of the IUCN endangered species … Read more
Family: Mantidae Scientific: Mantis religiosa English: Praying Mantis (America: European Mantis) Spanish: Insecto de Santa Teresa Mantises, in general, are often mistakenly referred to as “Praying Mantis” but this is the English name for just one species, Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa)- Insecto de Santa Teresa, the most common species in Europe. These solitary insects can … Read more
Family: Mantidae Scientific: Ameles spallanzania (Rossi, 1792) English: European Dwarf Mantis Spanish: Mantis Enana Europea Distribution: Southern Europe, Morocco, Algeria The European Dwarf Mantis (Ameles spallanzania) Mantis enana Europea is a very small mantid, around 1cm-3cm that lives in low vegetation in warm, dry places. Their colour can be green, grey or brown to help … Read more