[1][2] The most common and best known species is Lysiosquillina maculata, the zebra mantis shrimp.

[3] Like all mantis shrimps, banded mantis shrimps dig burrows in the sea floor.

[2] Banded mantis shrimp burrows are relatively deep, descending vertically into soft substrate.

[1] Unlike other clades, however, they rarely leave their burrows, preferring to ambush their prey from the safety of their homes.

[2][1] If banded mantis shrimp leave their burrows, they may be at risk to be caught by artisnal fishers, trawls, or night lights.