Sonoran Tiger Mantis Stagmomantis clauseni

Brand new to science! This species was formally described in just 2024, splitting away from its closest relative and establishing its own identity. Discovered in Arizona's Pima County, it represents a discovery so recent that many naturalists don't even know it exists as a separate species yet. This is what modern taxonomy looks like—new species are still being revealed and formally catalogued by scientists every year. The tiger mantis earned its striking name from its bold body patterns.