Is Liturgusa Krattorum Real?

Liturgusa krattorum, or Kratt's lichen mantis, is a species of mantis that was discovered by Dr. Gavin Svenson and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. These species of mantis are mainly found in Peru. They live in tall trees, are ambush predators, and are also fast runners mainly because they hunt other insects.

How did Liturgusa Krattorum get its name?

Liturgusa krattorum gets its name from Martin and Chris Kratt, who create children's programs on biology. Liturgusa fossetti honors James Stephen Fossett, an aviator and explorer who died in an air crash in 2007. Finally, Liturgusa bororum honors the native Bora people of the Amazon basin.

Is there really an animal named after the Kratt brothers?

Dr. Gavin Svenson of Case Western Reserve University and The Cleveland Museum of Natural History recently discovered a new species of praying mantis in Peru and he's named it Liturgusa Krattorum after Martin and Chris Kratt!