Iris (mantis)
# Iris (mantis)

Iris is a genus of praying mantis found in Africa, Asia, and Southern Europe with one species, Iris oratoria, being introduced to North America in the south-western United States.

## Species

The following species are recognised in the genus Iris:

* Iris caeca
* Iris deserti
* Iris insolita
* Iris nana
* Iris narzykulovi
* Iris oratoria (Mediterranean mantis)
* Iris orientalis
* Iris persa
* Iris persiminima
* Iris pitcheri
* Iris polystictica
* Iris senegalensis
* Iris splendida
* Iris strigosa
