| Range: |
Western Africa |
| Habitat: |
Forests and woodlands |
| Conservation Status: |
Not listed by IUCN |
| Scientific Name: |
Pseudocreobotra ocellata |
This mantid's name comes from its habit of hiding between the petals of flowers while waiting for a meal to come to it. It is not a wilting wallflower, however. It will readily tackle dangerous prey much larger than itself, like wasps and hoverflies.
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