Pseudovates arizonae, common name Arizona unicorn mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to North America and is only found in the state of Arizona. At least three other related Pseudovates are found in Mexico, and a similar-looking species from the genus Phyllovates is found in Texas.

Background

This species is easy to tell from the similar-looking Texas unicorn mantis Phyllovates chlorophaea because it has lobes on the legs and sides of the abdomen. It is also more brightly colored and averages smaller in the wild (captive specimens are more variable due to rearing differences).

Pseudovates arizonae

See also

Arizona mantis

Unicorn mantis

List of mantis genera and species

References

Mantidae

Mantodea of North America

Endemic fauna of Arizona

Endemic insects of the United States

Insects described in 1935

Pseudovates arizonae