| Titanodula formosana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Mantodea |
| Family: | Mantidae |
| Genus: | Titanodula |
| Species: | T. formosana |
| Binomial name | |
| Titanodula formosana (Giglio-Tos, 1912) | |
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Titanodula formosana is a species of praying mantis in the subfamily Hierodulinae. [1] [2] T. formosana is found in Taiwan, Malaysia and the Sunda islands.
T. formosana was originally placed in Hierodula , but a 2020 study moved the species to a new genus, Titanodula , based on its large size and the unique shape of the male genitalia. [3]
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 beieri is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula chinensis is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Titanodula fruhstorferi is a praying mantis species in the subfamily Hierodulinae.
Hierodula jobina is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
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Hierodula lamasonga is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula malaya is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula parviceps is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula perakana is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula purpurescens is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula quadridens is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula rajah is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
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Hierodula siporana is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula sternosticta is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
Hierodula versicolor is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.
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.