Dystacta alticeps is a species of praying mantis widely distributed across the African continent. It was first described in 1853 and, until recently, was considered the only species in its genus.
Key CharacteristicsScientific Name: Dystacta alticeps (originally described as Mantis alticeps).
Geographic Distribution: Found throughout Africa, specifically in countries like Angola, Botswana, Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.
Habitat: Primarily resides in terrestrial environments such as savanna bushveld.
Dietary Lifestyle: It is a carnivore, functioning as an active predator in its ecosystem.
