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Choeradodis
''Choeradodis'' is a genus of praying mantises with common names such as shield mantis, hood mantis (or hooded mantis), and leaf mantis (or leafy mantis) because of their extended, leaf-like thoraces. Wood-Mason, J. 1880. Synopsis of the species of Choeradodis, a remarkable genus of Mantodea common to Indian and Tropical America. Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal 47(1):82-84. Texas A&M University The distinguishing characteristic of ''Choreododis'' from which it takes its common names is a laterally expanded thorax. This adaptation for the purpose of , as well as a rounded wing case and a [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choeradodis Stalii
''Choeradodis stalii'' is a species of praying mantis with common names that include tropical shield mantis, hooded mantis, and leaf mantis. It is found in Brazil, Ecuador, French Guiana, Panama, and Peru. As described by one insect-breeding hobbyist, this species: ...is one of the most impressive of all mimic species. It takes the form of a leaf one step further than any other species, and has the largest hood of all leaf species. They take the form of a flat stance, and spend most of their time low-lying, to help blend in with their background. This mantis species is rare in captivity, and only experienced breeders will have these available/have reared them successfully in the past. Nymphs of this species are born with a bright red color distinguishing them from other ''Choeradodis'' spp. Even at early instars, they display somewhat of a hood. Each time the larvae moult, they grow more greenish and their hood grows larger, until they reach adulthood. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choeradodis Rhombicollis
''Choeradodis rhombicollis'', or Peruvian shield mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to North America, Central America, and South America. It is found in Belize, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Colombia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Suriname. Behaviour The species can resemble both living and dead leaves. In either case, they choose a position beside a leaf that they resemble. To further enhance their camouflage, when disturbed, they can gently vibrate - mimicking the motion of the wind over a leaf. To catch prey, they use a "sit and wait" strategy, feeding on a large variety of arthropods. Larger individuals have been observed catching and consuming prey such as lizards and even hummingbirds.Fiona A.Reid; Twan Leenders, Jim Zook; Robert Dean; ''The Wildlife of Costa Rica'' See also *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 ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choeradodis Rhomboidea
''Choeradodis rhomboidea'', common names tropical shield mantis, hood mantis (or hooded mantis), and leaf mantis, is a species of praying mantis. A native of Central America, ''C. rhomboidea'' is a lowland species. BBC Life On Earth Disc 2: The Invasion of the Land See also *List of mantis genera and species
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Choeradodis Strumaria
''Choeradodis strumaria'', common names leaf mantis and hooded mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to French Guiana, and neighboring countries, such as Suriname. Description The hooded mantis is also called the leaf mantis or leaf-mimic mantis because it mimics leaves. Like most other mantids, it is an ambush predator. ''C. strumaria'' is a chlorophyll-green colour and has a uniquely shaped hood; its wings have leaf-like veins that add to its perfect camouflage. It also has colorful patterns on the underside of its prothorax. In captivity This species is rare in captivity in the United States. The ''Choeradodis'' species are not commonly kept there, but can be found nearer their native range if one's eyes are sharp enough to see past their impressive camouflage. Some people collect them as wild specimens. See also *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 referen ... [...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] |
Leaf Mantis
Leaf mantis (and leafy mantis) is a common name for certain praying mantises including: *those often also called shield mantis, i.e. species within ''Choeradodis'', ''Rhombodera'', and similar genera *Dead leaf mantis species such as those within genus ''Deroplatys'' See also *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 ... {{Animal common name Insect common names Mantodea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mantodea Of North America
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 have triangular heads with bulging eyes supported on flexible necks. Their elongated bodies may or may not have wings, but all Mantodea have forelegs that are greatly enlarged and adapted for catching and gripping prey; their upright posture, while remaining stationary with forearms folded, has led to the common name praying mantis. The closest relatives of mantises are termites and cockroaches (Blattodea), which are all within the superorder Dictyoptera. Mantises are sometimes confused with stick insects ( Phasmatodea), other elongated insects such as grasshoppers (Orthoptera), or other more distantly related insects with raptorial forelegs such as mantisflies (Mantispidae). Mantises are mostly ambush predators, but a few ground-dwelling sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choeradodis Columbica
''Choeradodis columbica'', or Columbian shield mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to Colombia. Texas A&M University See also *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 ... References Mantidae Mantodea of South America Endemic fauna of Colombia Arthropods of Colombia Insects described in 1813 {{mantidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mantodea Genera
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 have triangular heads with bulging eyes supported on flexible necks. Their elongated bodies may or may not have wings, but all Mantodea have forelegs that are greatly enlarged and adapted for catching and gripping prey; their upright posture, while remaining stationary with forearms folded, has led to the common name praying mantis. The closest relatives of mantises are termites and cockroaches (Blattodea), which are all within the superorder Dictyoptera. Mantises are sometimes confused with stick insects (Phasmatodea), other elongated insects such as grasshoppers (Orthoptera), or other more distantly related insects with raptorial forelegs such as mantisflies (Mantispidae). Mantises are mostly ambush predators, but a few ground-dwelling spe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mantidae
Mantidae is one of the largest families in the order of praying mantises, based on the type species ''Mantis religiosa''; however, most genera are tropical or subtropical. Historically, this was the only family in the order, and many references still use the term "mantid" to refer to any mantis. Technically, however, "mantid" refers only to members of the family Mantidae, and not the 14 remaining families of mantises. Some of the most recent classifications have promoted a number of the mantid subfamilies to the rank of family, e.g. Iridopterygidae, Sibyllidae, Tarachodidae, Thespidae, and Toxoderidae, while other classifications have reduced the number of subfamilies without elevating to higher rank. Subfamilies and genera Following the major revision of the Mantodea in 2019, the ''Mantodea Species File'' includes ten subfamilies: Choeradodinae The Americas, Asia * '' Asiadodis'' Roy, 2004 * ''Choeradodis'' Serville, 1831 * †'' Prochaeradodis'' Piton, 1940 Deroman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mantidae
Mantidae is one of the largest families in the order of praying mantises, based on the type species ''Mantis religiosa''; however, most genera are tropical or subtropical. Historically, this was the only family in the order, and many references still use the term "mantid" to refer to any mantis. Technically, however, "mantid" refers only to members of the family Mantidae, and not the 14 remaining families of mantises. Some of the most recent classifications have promoted a number of the mantid subfamilies to the rank of family, e.g. Iridopterygidae, Sibyllidae, Tarachodidae, Thespidae, and Toxoderidae, while other classifications have reduced the number of subfamilies without elevating to higher rank. Subfamilies and genera Following the major revision of the Mantodea in 2019, the ''Mantodea Species File'' includes ten subfamilies: Choeradodinae The Americas, Asia * '' Asiadodis'' Roy, 2004 * ''Choeradodis'' Serville, 1831 * †'' Prochaeradodis'' Piton, 1940 Deroman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shield Mantis
Shield mantis, hood mantis (or hooded mantis) and leaf mantis (or leafy mantis) are common names for certain praying mantises with an extended thorax aiding it in camouflage and leaf mimicry. The terms are used for species in the following genera: *''Asiadodis'' *''Choeradodis'' *''Rhombodera'' *''Tamolanica'' See also *List of mantis genera and species *Leaf mantis Leaf mantis (and leafy mantis) is a common name for certain praying mantises including: *those often also called shield mantis, i.e. species within ''Choeradodis'', ''Rhombodera'', and similar genera *Dead leaf mantis species such as those within g ... {{Animal common name Mantodea Insect common names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
