Peruvian shield mantis (Choeradodis rhombicollis)

La Cusinga Lodge, Uvita, Costa Rica. Jul 4, 2011.

comments (2)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

What a fantastic insect! Posted 9 years ago
1. Thibaud Aronson
  
  Lion
  
  I know! I would have loved to see one in the forest, but this one just landed on the balcony at the lodge. I'll take it! Posted 9 years ago

The Peruvian Shield Mantis

"Choeradodis rhombicollis", common name Peruvian shield mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to North America, Central America, and South America. It is found in Belize, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guyana, Guatemala, Colombia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Surinam.

Info 3 0

Similar species: Mantises

Species identified by Thibaud Aronson