Behavior
''Metallyticus fallax'' has several pleisomorphic morphological traits, such as its short prothorax and lack of discoidal spines. It has more ventral cervical sclerites than ''Metallyticus splendidus''.This mantis tends to rest underneath the bark of trees, feeding on butterflies, termites, flies, and mainly on cockroaches. They also chase after their prey, rather than ambushing them like most mantis species.
Habitat
''Metallyticus fallax'' has several pleisomorphic morphological traits, such as its short prothorax and lack of discoidal spines. It has more ventral cervical sclerites than ''Metallyticus splendidus''.This mantis tends to rest underneath the bark of trees, feeding on butterflies, termites, flies, and mainly on cockroaches. They also chase after their prey, rather than ambushing them like most mantis species.
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