How to Identify Hymenopodidae
Hymenopodidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Mantodea, class Insecta. The family contains 16 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Hymenopodidae Species
Acromantis japonica Westwood, 1889
Acromantis japonica Westwood, 1889
Acromantis japonica, the Japanese boxer mantis, is a Hymenopodidae praying manti…
Creobroter gemmatus Saussure, 1869
Creobroter gemmatus Saussure, 1869
Creobroter gemmatus is a small flower mantis with distinct size, behavior, and l…
Creobroter pictipennis Wood-Mason, 1878
Creobroter pictipennis Wood-Mason, 1878
The Indian flower mantis (Creobroter pictipennis) is an Asian praying mantis spe…
Hestiasula brunneriana Saussure, 1871
Hestiasula brunneriana Saussure, 1871
Hestiasula brunneriana is a species of praying mantis in the family Hymenopodida…
Pseudocreobotra wahlbergi Stal, 1871
Pseudocreobotra wahlbergi Stal, 1871
Pseudocreobotra wahlbergi is a flower-mimicking mantis with distinct eyespots an…
Odontomantis planiceps Haan, 1842
Odontomantis planiceps Haan, 1842
Odontomantis planiceps, the Asian ant mantis, is a small common mantis native to…
Hymenopus coronatus Olivier, 1792
Hymenopus coronatus Olivier, 1792
Hymenopus coronatus, the orchid mantis, is a flower-mimicking mantis from Southe…
Parablepharis kuhlii de Haan, 1842
Parablepharis kuhlii de Haan, 1842
Parablepharis is a monotypic genus of hymenopodid praying mantises, containing o…
Phyllocrania paradoxa Burmeister, 1838
Phyllocrania paradoxa Burmeister, 1838
Phyllocrania paradoxa, the ghost mantis, is a small leaf-camouflaged praying man…
Sibylla pretiosa Stal, 1856
Sibylla pretiosa Stal, 1856
Sibylla pretiosa, the cryptic mantis, is a leaf-mimicking mantis species with di…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Hymenopodidae?
Hymenopodidae animals belong to the Mantodea order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 16 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 Hymenopodidae?
Hymenopodidae is classified in the order Mantodea, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 16 accepted species worldwide.
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