Liturgusa krattorum

Liturgusa krattorum, also known as the Kratts' Lichen Mantis, is a species of mantis that was discovered by Gavin Svenson and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History in 2014.

They live in tall trees, where they are preyed upon by predators such as birds, lizards and monkeys.

The species themselves prey upon smaller insects, using their great speed in order to catch and kill prey in a similar method to species such as cheetahs.

In 2017, a special episode of the PBS Kids' original show Wild Kratts with the same title as the scientific name of the mantis was released, which featured the animated counterparts of the Kratt Brothers adventuring with a member of the species.

In the live-action closing of the episode, the brothers personally thanked Svenson for naming the mantis after them.