Tamolanica
Tamolanica | |
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Tamolanica tamolana | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Mantodea |
Family: | Mantidae |
Tribe: | Hierodulini |
Genus: | Tamolanica Werner, 1923 |
Species | |
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Tamolanica is a genus of praying mantises native to Asia. They have common names such as shield mantis, hood mantis (or hooded mantis), and leaf mantis (or leafy mantis) because of their extended, leaf-like thoraxes. The following species are recognised in the genus Tamolanica:
- Tamolanica phryne
- Tamolanica tamolana (New Guinea shield mantis[1])
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Categories:
- Hierodulinae
- Insects of Asia
- Mantodea genera
- Mantidae stubs