Choeradodis strumaria

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Choeradodis strumaria
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Mantodea
Family:	Mantidae
Genus:	Choeradodis
Species:	C. strumaria
Binomial name
Choeradodis strumaria (Linnaeus, 1758)
Synonyms
Gryllus strumarius Linnaeus, 1758 Choeradodis cancellata Fabricius, 1775

Choeradodis strumaria, common names leaf mantis and hooded mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to French Guiana, and neighboring countries, such as Suriname.

Description[]

Copy of the original description of several species of mantis including Choeradodis strumaria, described by Carl Linnaeus as Gryllus (Mantis) strumarius in 1758.

The hooded mantis is also called the leaf mantis or leaf-mimic mantis because it mimics leaves. Like most other mantids, it is an ambush predator. C. strumaria and has a uniquely shaped hood; its wings have leaf-like veins that add to its perfect camouflage. It also has colorful patterns on the underside of its prothorax.

In captivity[]

This species is rare in captivity in the United States. The Choeradodis species are not commonly kept there, but can be found nearer their native range if one's eyes are sharp enough to see past their impressive camouflage. Some people collect them as wild specimens.^{[citation needed]}

See also[]

• List of mantis genera and species

References[]

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