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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Mantodea |
| Family: | Hymenopodidae |
| Tribe: | Epaphroditini |
| Genus: | Chlidonoptera Karsch, 1892 |
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Chlidonoptera is a genus of praying mantis in the subfamily Hymenoipodinae of the family Hymenopodidae. [1]
Empusidae is a family of plant-mimicking mantises, consisting of 10 genera, holding almost 30 species. Unlike many other mantis families, the Empusidae are a monophyletic lineage. Empusidae mantises are ambush predators, with mouthparts adapted to feeding on other insects and small animals. The majority of Empusidae species are distributed throughout Africa, but they are also found in Southeast Asia and in the southern parts of Europe.
Flower mantises are those species of praying mantises that mimic flowers. Their coloration is an example of aggressive mimicry, a form of camouflage in which a predator's colours and patterns lure prey. The flower mantises are not a natural group with a single ancestor, but most of the species are in the family Hymenopodidae. Their behaviours vary, but typically involve climbing a plant, and then staying still until a prey insect comes within range. Many species of flower mantises are popular as pets.
Creobroter meleagris is a species of praying mantis in the family Hymenopodidae.
Acromantis japonica, common name Japanese boxer mantis, is a species of praying mantis found in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and China. It was described by John Obadiah Westwood in 1889. Acromantis japonica belongs to the family Hymenopodidae and subfamily Acromantinae. No subspecies are listed.
Junodia congicus is a species of praying mantis found in the Congo River region. It was first described in 1915 by Ermanno Giglio-Tos.
Citharomantis falcata is a species of praying mantis native to Sumatra and Borneo. It is the sole member of its genus and is related to the genus Acromantis.
Anasigerpes amieti is a species of praying mantis in the family Hymenopodidae.
Anasigerpes nigripes is a species of praying mantis in the family Hymenopodidae. It is found in western and central Africa.
Chlidonoptera vexillum is a species of praying mantis in the family Hymenopodidae.
Chlidonoptera werneri is a species of praying mantis in the family Hymenopodidae.
Astyliasula hoffmanni is a species of praying mantis in the family Hymenopodidae.
Catestiasula moultoni is a species of praying mantis in the family Hymenopodidae.
Astyliasula phyllopus is a species of praying mantis in the family Hymenopodidae.
Ephestiasula rogenhoferi is a species of praying mantis in the family Hymenopodidae.
Catestiasula seminigra is a species of praying mantis in the family Hymenopodidae.
Creobroter fasciatus is a species of praying mantis in the family Hymenopodidae.
Creobroter medanus is a species of praying mantis in the family Hymenopodidae.
Creobroter urbanus is a species of praying mantis in the family Hymenopodidae.
Galinthiadidae is a family of 24 African mantis species in four genera.
Harpagomantis is a genus of praying mantises in the family Galinthiadidae found in Africa. It is monotypic, being represented by the single species Harpagomantis tricolor.