How to Identify Deroplatyidae
Deroplatyidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Mantodea, class Insecta. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Deroplatyidae Species
Deroplatys lobata Guerin-Meneville, 1838
Deroplatys lobata Guerin-Meneville, 1838
Deroplatys lobata is a dead leaf-mimicking mantis found in damp tropical forest …
Popa spurca Stal, 1856
Popa spurca Stal, 1856
Popa spurca, the African twig mantis, is a twig-mimicking mantis species native …
Deroplatys desiccata Westwood, 1839
Deroplatys desiccata Westwood, 1839
Deroplatys desiccata, the large dead leaf mantis, is a camouflaged praying manti…
Deroplatys truncata Guerin-Meneville, 1843
Deroplatys truncata Guerin-Meneville, 1843
Deroplatys truncata is a Southeast Asian dead leaf mantis species that visually …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Deroplatyidae?
Deroplatyidae animals belong to the Mantodea order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 6 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Deroplatyidae?
Deroplatyidae is classified in the order Mantodea, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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