Alien mantids in a tropical paradise: First record of the giant mantis Sphodromantis viridis (Insecta, Mantodea) for the Canary Islands (Spain)


	Presence of Sphodromantis viridis within the Aqualand Costa Adeje Water Park. A. Adult female B. Ootheca laid on Nerium oleander L. C. Old, damaged ootheca D. Fertile ootheca with a recently hatched nymph. Photos by Alessio De Martino.

Part of: Fasano A, De Martino A (2023) Alien mantids in a tropical paradise: First record of the giant mantis Sphodromantis viridis (Insecta, Mantodea) for the Canary Islands (Spain). Journal of Orthoptera Research 32(2): 143-147. https://doi.org/10.3897/jor.32.96183