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Deroplatys
''Deroplatys'' is a genus of mantis in the family Deroplatyidae. They are native to Asia and several share the common name of dead leaf mantis. Species The ''Mantodea Species File'' lists: * ''Deroplatys angustata'' (Westwood, 1845) * '' Deroplatys cordata'' (Fabricius, 1798) * ''Deroplatys desiccata'' (Westwood, 1839) - type species * ''Deroplatys gorochovi'' (Anisyutkin, 1998) * '' Deroplatys indica'' (Roy, 2007) * ''Deroplatys lobata'' (Guérin-Méneville (1838) * ''Deroplatys moultoni'' (Giglio-Tos, 1917) * '' Deroplatys philippinica'' (Werner, 1922) * ''Deroplatys rhombica'' (Brunner, 1897) * ''Deroplatys sarawaca'' (Westwood, 1889) * ''Deroplatys trigonodera'' (Westwood, 1889) * ''Deroplatys truncata'' (Guerin-Meneville, 1843) Captivity There are 4 ''Deroplatys'' species that are kept and bred in captivity (as exotic pets) and they are: *''Deroplatys lobata'' *''Deroplatys desiccata'' *''Deroplatys truncata'' *''Deroplatys trigonodera'' Additional images File:Deroplat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deroplatys
''Deroplatys'' is a genus of mantis in the family Deroplatyidae. They are native to Asia and several share the common name of dead leaf mantis. Species The ''Mantodea Species File'' lists: * ''Deroplatys angustata'' (Westwood, 1845) * '' Deroplatys cordata'' (Fabricius, 1798) * ''Deroplatys desiccata'' (Westwood, 1839) - type species * ''Deroplatys gorochovi'' (Anisyutkin, 1998) * '' Deroplatys indica'' (Roy, 2007) * ''Deroplatys lobata'' (Guérin-Méneville (1838) * ''Deroplatys moultoni'' (Giglio-Tos, 1917) * '' Deroplatys philippinica'' (Werner, 1922) * ''Deroplatys rhombica'' (Brunner, 1897) * ''Deroplatys sarawaca'' (Westwood, 1889) * ''Deroplatys trigonodera'' (Westwood, 1889) * ''Deroplatys truncata'' (Guerin-Meneville, 1843) Captivity There are 4 ''Deroplatys'' species that are kept and bred in captivity (as exotic pets) and they are: *''Deroplatys lobata'' *''Deroplatys desiccata'' *''Deroplatys truncata'' *''Deroplatys trigonodera'' Additional images File:Deroplat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deroplatys Lobata
''Deroplatys lobata'', common name Southeast Asian dead leaf mantis or dead leaf mantis, is a species of praying mantis that inhabits Thailand, Java, Borneo, Indonesia, Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula. Habitat ''Deroplatys lobata'' live on the ground around dead leaves and bushes in damp areas, tropical forests. Description This mantis mimics dead leaves. Females are about 65 to 70mm in length and males are about 45mm in length. 1st instar nymphs are up to 15mm in length and 2nd instar nymphs are about 21mm in length when their abdomens are expanded. Their coloring ranges from dark gray to light mottled gray, with many specimens exhibiting a slight pinkish 'flush' on the head and thorax. They also possess a broad prothorax that looks ripped and crumpled like a leaf. Females have a wider shield than males as early as the 4th instar stage. Males have a slender body and a diamond shape shield. Sexual Dimorphism Due to sexual dimorphism typical of mantises, the male is much sm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Mantis Genera And Species
The following list of mantis genera and species is based on the "Mantodea Species File", which is the primary reference for the taxonomy shown here. The insect Order (biology), order Mantodea consists of over 2,400 species of mantises in about 460 genus, genera. 75 of these genera are in the Family (biology), family Mantidae (the mantids), which formerly was sole family recognized within the order. In some cases, common names in the English language are loosely applied to several different members of a particular genus, or even for species in various genera. For example, "giant Asian mantis" is used for various members of ''Hierodula'', "dead leaf mantis" may refer not only to various species of ''Deroplatys'', but to all brown mantises that use leaf mimicry for camouflage. "flower mantis" refers to numerous mantises, especially those belonging to or similar to those of genus ''Creobroter'', and so on. ---For citation of common nomenclature and additional references, see individua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deroplatys Desiccata
''Deroplatys desiccata'', known by the common name giant dead leaf mantis, is a praying mantis from Southeast Asia. This is the type species of genus ''Deroplatys''. Description ''D. desiccata'' takes its common name from its resemblance to dead, leafy vegetation including having a flattened, greatly extended thorax and "intricate leaf patterns" on its wings. This insect varies in color from mottled brown through "pale orangey brown" to a very dark brown that is almost black.http://www.freewebs.com/vincek/speciesofmantids.htm Species of mantids: Dead Leaf Praying Mantid This creature's camouflage is aided by its movements as well as its appearance. When disturbed, it rocks gently as if caught in the breeze. When threatened, it typically falls to the ground and lies motionless.http://www.exotic-pets.co.uk/dead-leaf-mantis.html Dead exotic-pets.co.uk: Leaf Praying Mantis It can also react with a threatening display consisting of "black underwings splayed out, with large eyesp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deroplatys Truncata
''Deroplatys truncata'' is a species of praying mantis in the family Deroplatyidae The ''Deroplatyidae'' are a new (2019) family of praying mantises, based on the type genus ''Deroplatys''. As part of a major revision of mantis taxonomy, the subfamily Deroplatyinae has been moved here from the previously-structured family Man ....Tree of Life Web Project 2005 This "dead leaf mantis" species is native to Southeast Asia. See also * * List of mantis genera and species References Deroplatys, truncata Mantodea of Southeast Asia Insects described in 1843 {{Mantidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deroplatys Trigonodera
''Deroplatys trigonodera'' is a species of praying mantis in the family Deroplatyidae The ''Deroplatyidae'' are a new (2019) family of praying mantises, based on the type genus ''Deroplatys''. As part of a major revision of mantis taxonomy, the subfamily Deroplatyinae has been moved here from the previously-structured family Man ....Tree of Life Web Project 2005 This "dead leaf mantis" species is native to Southeast Asia. See also * * List of mantis genera and species References Deroplatys, trigonodera Mantodea of Southeast Asia Insects described in 1889 Taxa named by John O. Westwood {{Mantidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deroplatys Sarawaca
''Deroplatys sarawaca'' is a species of praying mantis in the family Deroplatyidae The ''Deroplatyidae'' are a new (2019) family of praying mantises, based on the type genus ''Deroplatys''. As part of a major revision of mantis taxonomy, the subfamily Deroplatyinae has been moved here from the previously-structured family Man ....Sarawak Province of Malaysia on the island. The holotype female is stored in the OUMNH collections. See also * *List of mantis genera and species References Deroplatys, sarawaca Mantodea of Southeast Asia Insects of Borneo Insects of Indonesia Insects of Malaysia Sarawak Insects described in 1889 Taxa named by John O. Westwood {{Mantidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deroplatys Gorochovi
''Deroplatys gorochovi'' is a species of praying mantis in the subfamily Deroplatyinae and the new (2019) family Deroplatyidae. This "dead leaf mantis" species is native to the tropical forest Tropical forests (a.k.a. jungle) are forested landscapes in tropical regions: ''i.e.'' land areas approximately bounded by the tropic of Cancer and Capricorn, but possibly affected by other factors such as prevailing winds. Some tropical fores ...s of southern Vietnam. See also * References {{DEFAULTSORT:Deroplatys Gorochovi gorochovi Deroplatyinae Mantodea of Southeast Asia Insects described in 1998 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dead Leaf Mantis
Dead leaf mantis is a common name given to various species of praying mantis that mimic dead leaves. It is most often used in reference to species within genus ''Deroplatys'' because of their popularity as exotic pets. Examples include '' D. desiccata'' (giant dead leaf mantis), '' D. lobata'' (Southeast Asian dead leaf mantis), and '' D. philippinica'' (Philippines dead leaf mantis). Other species to which the term may apply include ''Acanthops falcataria'' (South American dead leaf mantis), '' A. falcata'' (South American dead leaf mantis), and ''Phyllocrania paradoxa'' (more common known as the ghost mantis). See also *Flower mantis *Leaf mantis *Shield mantis * Grass mantis * Stick mantis *''Acanthops'' *List of mantis genera and species The following list of mantis genera and species is based on the "Mantodea Species File", which is the primary reference for the taxonomy shown here. The insect Order (biology), order Mantodea consists of over 2,400 species of mantises in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deroplatys Angustata
''Deroplatys angustata'' is a species of praying mantis Mantises are an order (Mantodea) of insects that contains over 2,400 species in about 460 genera in 33 families. The largest family is the Mantidae ("mantids"). Mantises are distributed worldwide in temperate and tropical habitats. They ha ... in the family Deroplatyinae.Tree of Life Web Project 2005 This "dead leaf mantis" species is native to Southeast Asia. See also * * List of mantis genera and species References Deroplatys, angustata Mantodea of Southeast Asia Insects described in 1845 Taxa named by John O. Westwood {{Mantidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deroplatys Moultoni
''Deroplatys moultoni'' is a species of praying mantis in the family Deroplatyidae The ''Deroplatyidae'' are a new (2019) family of praying mantises, based on the type genus ''Deroplatys''. As part of a major revision of mantis taxonomy, the subfamily Deroplatyinae has been moved here from the previously-structured family Man ....Tree of Life Web Project 2005 This "dead leaf mantis" species is native to Southeast Asia. See also * * List of mantis genera and species References Deroplatys, moultoni Mantodea of Southeast Asia Insects described in 1917 {{Mantidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deroplatys Rhombica
''Deroplatys rhombica'' is a species of praying mantis in the family Deroplatyidae The ''Deroplatyidae'' are a new (2019) family of praying mantises, based on the type genus ''Deroplatys''. As part of a major revision of mantis taxonomy, the subfamily Deroplatyinae has been moved here from the previously-structured family Man ....List of mantis genera and species References Deroplatys">rhombica Mantodea of Southeast Asia Insects described in 1897 {{Mantidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
