''Choeradodis'' is a genus of mantidae, 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 thorax, 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 camouflage, as well as a rounded insect flight, wing case and a habit (biology), habit of staying relatively flattened, aid its leaf mimicry.

Distribution

''Choeradodis'' is widely distributed. In the Americas, members of this genus are found in the Neotropical realm from South America to Mexico. In Asia, members of this genus dwell in the same climate zone of India.

Species

The following species are recognised in the genus ''Choeradodis'': *''Choeradodis columbica'' (Columbian shield mantis ) *''Choeradodis rhombicollis'' (Peruvian shield mantis ) *''Choeradodis rhomboidea'' (tropical shield mantis, hooded mantis, leaf mantis *''Choeradodis stalii'' (tropical shield mantis, hooded mantis, leaf mantis ) *''Choeradodis strumaria'' (leaf mantis, hooded mantis
Leaf Mantis - ''Mantis strumaria'')

References

Mantidae Mantodea genera Mantodea of North America Mantodea of South America {{mantidae-stub

Distribution

Species

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