Hierodula majuscula

Hierodula majuscula
Individual near Cape Tribulation, Queensland
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Mantodea
Family: Mantidae
Genus: Hierodula
Species:
H. majuscula
Binomial name
Hierodula majuscula
(Tindale, 1923)
Synonyms
  • Parhierodula majuscula Tindale, 1923

Hierodula majuscula is a species of praying mantis in the genus Hierodula. It is also known as the giant rainforest mantis and the Australian giant mantis. It is found in coastal northern Australia, usually in rainforest and adjacent habitats. This species is typically green although a less common bright yellow form does occur.