Choeradodis

Choeradodis
Choeradodis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Mantodea
Family: Mantidae
Genus: Choeradodis
Serville, 1831
Species

several; see text

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 thoraxes. [1][2][3][4]

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Description

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 wing case and a habit of staying relatively flattened, aid its leaf mimicry.[5]

Distribution

Choeradodis is widely distributed. In Asia, members of this genus are found in the neotropic ecozones of India. In the Americas, members of this genus dwell in the same climate zone from South America to Mexico. [1][6]

Species

Species of Choeradodis include:

See also

Choeradodis sp. photographed in Costa Rica
Choeradodis rhombicollis photographed in Costa Rica

References

  1. ^ a b [1] 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.
  2. ^ [2] Choeradodis rhombicollis
  3. ^ a b [3] Texas A&M University
  4. ^ [4] Choeradodis rhomboidea Taxon Profile
  5. ^ [5] Choeradodis Care Sheet
  6. ^ [6] Terra, P. S. 1995. Systematics of the Neotropical genera of praying mantis (Mantodea). Revista Brasileira de Entomologia 39(1):13-94.
  7. ^ [7] Choeradodis stalii (Peruvian Shield Mantis)
  8. ^ [8] MantisPhotos.com
  9. ^ [9] God of Insects
  10. ^ [10] Leaf Mantis - Mantis strumaria


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