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Transcaucasian Giant Mantis
Hierodula transcaucasica
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what is it?
Hierodula is a genus of praying mantises found throughout Asia. Many species are referred to by the common name giant Asian mantis because of their large size compared to other mantids. Their large size and vibrant coloration make Hierodula mantids popular in the pet trade. Some widespread species include H. grandis , H. membranacea , and H. patellifera .
base stats
Bars compare against all animals on log scales: up to 300,000 Dutch and 600,000 worldwide sightings (the most-seen species), 150 t (blue whale), 30 m and 400 years (Greenland shark).
fun facts
- Spotted 1 times in the Netherlands on iNaturalist.
- 15,113 observations worldwide on iNaturalist.
- Scientifically named by Carl Brunner von Wattenwyl in 1878 (148 years ago).
fact sheet
- English
- Transcaucasian Giant Mantis
- scientific name
- Hierodula transcaucasica
- class
- Insecta
- order
- Mantodea
- family
- Mantidae
- sightings in NL
- 1
- sightings in Europe
- 13,284
- sightings worldwide
- 15,113
- GBIF records in NL
- 1
- weight
- —
- length
- —
- lifespan
- —
- named
- 1878 by Carl Brunner von Wattenwyl
relatives· Mantidae
Sources: iNaturalist taxon 633860, Wikidata Q5897506, GBIF 4514087, Wikipedia (EN). Intro text from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).Updated 2026-10-24.