sp78 This is a spread and beautiful Statila Maculata Mantis. He is approx. 2 1/2" x 2 3/4".
This would be a wonderful insect to add to your collection or for educational purposes. This is the one you will be receiving.
Species: Statila Maculata
Statilia maculata is the scientific name for the Asian jumping mantis, a species of praying mantis native to Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea, as well as other parts of the continent. It is known for its jumping ability, its use in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine, and for its recent introduction and spread as an invasive species in the Mid-Atlantic states and New York in the US.
Key Characteristics
Common Name: Asian jumping mantis.
Size: Adults typically range from 40-55mm (males) to 45-58mm (females) in length.
Habitat: Native to Asia, it is also found in North America as an invasive species.
Behavior: It is a predatory insect, feeding on other arthropods. It is also noted for nymphal and sexual cannibalism.
Cultural and Medicinal Significance
Medicinal Use: The dry egg cases (oothecae) of Statilia maculata are a popular traditional Chinese medicinal resource, known as Chang Piaoxiao.
Food Source: The mantises themselves are consumed in some regions, such as Japan's Nagano prefecture.
Invasive Species Status
Statilia maculata was documented as an invasive species in the eastern U.S., particularly the Mid-Atlantic region and New York, starting around 2019.
Its spread is being closely monitored by entomologists and biodiversity organizations.
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
Order: Mantodea (Mantises)
Family: Mantidae
Genus: Statilia
Species: Statilia maculata
