| Deroplatys angustata | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Mantodea |
| Family: | Deroplatyidae |
| Genus: | Deroplatys |
| Species: | D. angustata |
| Binomial name | |
| Deroplatys angustata Westwood (1845) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Deroplatys angustata is a species of praying mantis in the family Deroplatyinae. [1]
This "dead leaf mantis" species is native to Southeast Asia.
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.
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.
Hymenopus coronatus is a mantis from the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is known by various common names including walking flower mantis and (pink) orchid mantis. It is one of several species known as flower mantises from their resemblance and behaviour.
Hierodula membranacea is a large praying mantis, sharing its common name giant Asian mantis with other large members of genus Hierodula: of which it is the type species. Its colours vary from green to yellow-green, or even brown to reddish-brown, similar to those of the giant Indian mantis and the giant Malaysian mantis. As the name suggests, it originates from southeast Asia and is among the largest of mantises. Male and female adults reach around 7–9 centimetres (2.8–3.5 in), excluding extended forelegs. It is a cannibalistic species, with the females sometimes eating the males after mating.
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.
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.
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, D. lobata, and D. philippinica. Other species to which the term may apply include Acanthops falcataria, A. falcata, and Phyllocrania paradoxa.
Odontomantis planiceps, also known as Asian ant mantis, is a common species of praying mantis.
Deroplatys philippinica, with the common name Philippines dead leaf mantis, is a species of dead leaf mantis.
Theopropus elegans, common name banded flower mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to Southeast Asia.
Deroplatys gorochovi is a species of praying mantis in the subfamily Deroplatyinae and the new (2019) family Deroplatyidae.
Deroplatys moultoni is a species of praying mantis in the family Deroplatyidae.
Deroplatys sarawaca is a species of praying mantis in the family Deroplatyidae.
Deroplatys trigonodera is a species of praying mantis in the family Deroplatyidae.
Deroplatys truncata is a species of praying mantis in the family Deroplatyidae.
Parymenopus davisoni is an insect of the order Mantodea (mantises) from Southeast Asia, including Malaysia and Thailand.
Deroplatys cordata is a species of praying mantis in the family Deroplatyidae.
Orthodera is a genus of praying mantis that can be found in Australia, and Southeast Asia with one species, Orthodera novaezealandiae, said to be the only native species of mantis of New Zealand.
Metallyticus fallax is a species of praying mantis, found in Southeast Asia. It has an iridescent appearance. It is very similar to the Metallyticus splendidus.
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