Hymenopus is a small genus of mantids in the family Hymenopodidae, known for their striking resemblance to flowers. Their camouflage allows them to ambush pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies.[1] They are found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, further north into Thailand (etc.), Burma and possibly neighbouring regions.[2]
In much of the older literature, the alternative taxonomic binomial Hymenopus bicornis can be found (plus in older combinations), and may be misattributed as Hymenopus bicornisLatreille, 1807. However, that simply refers to Mantis bicornis Stoll, 1813 (or rather Houttuyn in Stoll, 1813), directly derived from the same original description and specimens of Mantis coronata Manuel in Olivier, 1797, and therefore the more recent junior is rejected as an objective synonym. For further context, see the entry Wikispecies
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