Bark mantis is a common name given to various species of praying mantis, especially those with cryptic camouflage resembling tree bark. Examples include:

• Gyromantis kraussii (spiny bark mantis)

• Gyromantis occidentalis (eastern bark mantis)

• Paraoxypilus sp. (boxer bark mantises)

• Tarachodes sp. (Afrotropical bark mantises)

• Theopompa sp. (Asian bark mantises)

See also

• Dead leaf mantis

• Flower mantis

• Grass mantis

• Leaf mantis

• Shield mantis

• Stick mantis

• List of mantis genera and species

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