Parasphendale agrionina species of praying mantis in the family Miomantidae. It has been given the common name budwing mantis for its vestigial wings (present in adult females). Females are incapable of flight. Texas A&M University
Description Females can grow to 2.75 inches (7 cm) long and males to 1.25 inches (3 cm) long.Phasmids in Cyberspace. Budwing Mantis. http://www.phasmidsincyberspace.com/ParasphendaleAffinis.html June, 2012
Distribution The budwing mantis is found primarily in East Africa, specifically in Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia.Phasmids in Cyberspace. Budwing Mantis. http://www.phasmidsincyberspace.com/ParasphendaleAffinis.html June, 2012
See also List of mantis genera and species
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