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.
Hierodula is a genus of praying mantids in the tribe Hierodulini, found throughout Asia. Many species are referred to by the common name giant Asian mantis because of their large size compared to other mantids. Their large size and vibrant coloration make Hierodula mantids popular in the pet trade. Some widespread species include H. membranacea and H. patellifera; however this has been considered a 'catch all' genus and is currently subject to review. In 2020, three species were moved to a new genus, Titanodula.
Hierodula atrocoxata is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
The Chinese reddish mantis is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula doveri is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae. Their habitat is West Bengal, India
Titanodula fruhstorferi is a praying mantis species in the subfamily Hierodulinae.
Hierodula jobina is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula kapaurana is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula lamasonga is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula pulchripes is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula purpurescens is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula rajah is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula ralumina is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula similis is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula tornica is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula transcaucasica is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula ventralis is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula versicolor is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
In biology, semiaquatic refers to various macroorganisms that live regularly in both aquatic and terrestrial environments. When referring to animals, the term describes those that actively spend part of their daily time in water, or land animals that have spent at least one life stages in aquatic environments. When referring to plants, the term describes land plants whose roots have adapted well to tolerate regular, prolonged submersion in water, as well as emergent and (occasionally) floating-leaved aquatic plants that are only partially immersed in water.
The Hierodulinae are a subfamily of praying mantids, originally used by Brunner von Wattenwyl. It was restored as part of a major revision of mantid taxonomy, and now contains genera previously placed elsewhere in the family Mantidae.
