Gyromantis kraussi

Gyromantis kraussi, the spiny bark mantis, is a member of the mantis family. It is native to Australia.^[1]

Spiny bark mantis
Spiny bark mantis showing two spines just behind the eyes
Spiny bark mantis body
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Mantodea
Family:	Nanomantidae
Genus:	Gyromantis
Species:	G. kraussi
Binomial name
Gyromantis kraussi Saussure, 1872

Its name is inspired by the spines on its head and abdomen.^{[citation needed]} The insect is also popularly known as a "bark runner," in reference to its response when startled.

Although many species of mantis are kept as pets, Gyromantis kraussi is less common due to its natural food sources, such as stink bugs, being difficult to provide.^{[citation needed]}

A stink bug, the natural prey of the spiny bark mantis.