Originally described in

Memoirs of the American Entomological Institute, Vol. 82:248.

Diagnosis

Midlobe of mesoscutum with posterior 1/3 with engraved reticulation; mesoscutum and scutellum metallic bluish-purple or bluish-green; eyes large, DE/DO = 3.7; upper frons with strong reticulation; scutellum with lateral mesh-rows separated only by a narrow smooth area in posteromedian part of scutellum; posteromedian part of scutellum slightly carinate; hind tibial spur long, LS/LT = 0.47. See also compsus.

Distribution

Costa Rica.

Biology

Unknown.

Similar species in Lucid key

pallidicornis, but mantis with entire flagellum dark brown.

sibynatus, but mantis with larger eyes, DE/DO = 3.7, female scape widest medially.< /FONT >