Hierodula

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Hierodula
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unidentified Hierodula species
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Mantodea
Family: Mantidae
Tribe: Hierodulini
Genus: Hierodula
Burmeister, 1838
Species

see text

Synonyms
  • Ephierodula Giglio-Tos, 1912
  • Parhierodula Giglio-Tos, 1912
  • Rhomboderula Giglio-Tos, 1912

Hierodula[1] 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;[2] 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.[3]

Species[]

H. vitrea in the Saint Petersburg Zoological Museum
Hierodula trancaucasica

See also[]

  • List of mantis species and genera

References[]

  1. ^ Burmeister KHK (1838) Handb. Ent., Burm. 2: 536.
  2. ^ [1] Mantis (Hierodula patellifera) Family Mantidae.
  3. ^ Xavier H.C. Vermeersch. 2020. Titanodula gen. nov., A New Genus of Giant Oriental Praying Mantises (Mantodea: Mantidae: Hierodulinae). Belgian Journal of Entomology. 100: 1–18.

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