Sphodromantis | |
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Adult female Sphodromantis viridis | |
Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Mantodea |
Family: | Mantidae |
Tribe: | Paramantini |
Genus: |
Sphodromantis Stål, 1871 |
Species | |
Sphodromantis is a large genus of praying mantises concentrated in Africa, sometimes considered a synonym of the genus Hierodula: from the same tribe, Paramantini. Outside their range especially, many share the common name African Mantis. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Due to their large size and vibrant coloration compared to other mantids, Sphodromantis species are very common in the pet trade. [5] List of Sphodromantis species that have been bred and raised in captivity.
The following species are recognised in the genus Sphodromantis: [6]
Sphodromantis | |
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Adult female Sphodromantis viridis | |
Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Mantodea |
Family: | Mantidae |
Tribe: | Paramantini |
Genus: |
Sphodromantis Stål, 1871 |
Species | |
Sphodromantis is a large genus of praying mantises concentrated in Africa, sometimes considered a synonym of the genus Hierodula: from the same tribe, Paramantini. Outside their range especially, many share the common name African Mantis. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Due to their large size and vibrant coloration compared to other mantids, Sphodromantis species are very common in the pet trade. [5] List of Sphodromantis species that have been bred and raised in captivity.
The following species are recognised in the genus Sphodromantis: [6]