Sphodromantis lineola, common name African mantis or African praying mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to the continent of Africa sometimes raised in captivity. S. lineola is often colored green, however they can also be colored different types of brown. The brown colored individuals have also been observed with purple colored eyes. It may be distinguished from S. baccettii by the absence of blue-black spots on its forearms.

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