Hierodula tenuidentata Saussure, 1869 is a animal in the Mantidae family, order Mantodea, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Hierodula tenuidentata Saussure, 1869

Hierodula tenuidentata Saussure, 1869

Hierodula tenuidentata is a giant Asian mantis native to India, introduced to parts of southern Europe.

Family
Genus
Hierodula
Order
Mantodea
Class
Insecta

About Hierodula tenuidentata Saussure, 1869

Hierodula tenuidentata Saussure, 1869 is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae, belonging to the genus Hierodula. It shares the common name "giant Asian mantis" with other large species from the same genus. This mantis is native to India, and has been introduced to Greece and other areas of southern Europe; the introduced range also includes Hungary, Romania, and Serbia.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Mantodea Mantidae Hierodula

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