| Titanodula | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Mantodea |
| Family: | Mantidae |
| Tribe: | Hierodulini |
| Genus: | Titanodula Vermeersch, 2020 |
| Species | |
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Titanodula is a genus of mantids in the subfamily Hierodulinae. There are currently five species placed in Titanodula. The genus is endemic to Asia and is distinguished from the similar genus Hierodula by the large size and unique male genitalia of its member species. [1]
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.
Titanodula grandis, also known as the giant Asian mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to the region around the Bay of Bengal in southern Asia. It is found in north-eastern India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It is a large mantis which grows up to 4 inches long.
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 ansusana is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Titanodula formosana is a species of praying mantis in the subfamily Hierodulinae. T. formosana is found in Taiwan, Malaysia and the Sunda islands.
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 perakana is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula pulchra is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula schultzei is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula simbangana is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula siporana is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula sorongana is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula togiana is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula ventralis is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula vitreoides is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula werneri is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
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.
The Deroplatyidae are a new (2019) family of praying mantises, based on the type genus Deroplatys. As part of a major revision of mantis taxonomy, the subfamily Deroplatyinae has been moved here from the previously-structured family Mantidae.
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