Mantidae

Mantidae is one of the largest families in the order of praying mantises, based on the type species Mantis religiosa; most genera are tropical or subtropical. Historically, this was the only family in the order, and many references still use the term "mantid" to refer to any mantis. Technically, however, "mantid" refers only to members of the family Mantidae, and not the numerous remaining families of mantises. Some of the most recent classifications have promoted a number of the mantid subfamilies to the rank of family, e.g. Iridopterygidae, Sibyllidae, Tarachodidae, Thespidae, and Toxoderida

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Sphodromantis is a large genus of praying mantises concentrated in Africa, sometimes considered a synonym of the genus Hierodula: from the same family, Mantidae. Outside their range especially, many share the common name African Mantis.

Rivetina is a genus of praying mantises in the family Rivetinidae.

Tenodera is a genus of mantis in the family Mantidae which contains several species of praying mantises. The species in this genus can be found primarily in Africa, Asia and Australia, but also North America.

thumb|Brown European mantis male Mantinae is a subfamily of praying mantids of the family Mantidae. It was authored by Hermann Burmeister in 1838.

Rhombodera is a genus of praying mantises native to Asia and possessing common names such as shield mantis, hood mantis (or hooded mantis), and leaf mantis (or leafy mantis) because of their extended, leaf-like thoraxes.

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Miomantis is a genus of praying mantis in the subfamily Miomantinae.

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Brunneria is a genus of praying mantises in family Mantidae. They are often called stick mantis for their slender shape and the species of the genus are native to the Americas.

Orthodera is a genus of praying mantises that can be found in Australia and Southeast Asia, with one species (Orthodera novaezealandiae) said to be the only native species of mantis of New Zealand.

Choeradodis is a genus of praying mantises with common names such as shield mantis, hood mantis (or hooded mantis), and leaf mantis (or leafy mantis) because of their extended, leaf-like thoraces. The distinguishing characteristic of Choreododis from which it takes its common names is a laterally expanded thorax. This adaptation for the purpose of camouflage, as well as a rounded wing case and a habit of staying relatively flattened, aid its leaf mimicry. Tiny liverworts, lichens and fungi have been found growing on the pronotum and wing case of many Choeradodis mantids; these appear to be opp

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Paramantis is a genus of praying mantises that includes these species:

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Statilia is a genus of praying mantis in the subfamily Mantinae, erected by Carl Stål in 1877. Statilia species live in Australia, Africa, Asia and Pacific islands and species often resemble dead or living grass.

Polyspilota is a genus of praying mantises in the family Mantidae. Species of the genus are native to Africa.

Zoolea is a South American genus of praying mantises.

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Cilnia is a genus of praying mantises in the family Miomantidae that is native to Africa.

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thumb|right|alt=Alalomantis is a genus of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.|Alalomantis Mantidae from central African Republic.jpg Alalomantis is a genus of praying mantis in the family Mantidae.

Asiadodis is a genus of praying mantises native to Asia and possessing common names such as shield mantis, hood mantis (or hooded mantis), and leaf mantis (or leafy mantis) because of their extended, leaf-like thoraxes. They were formerly included in Choeradodis, a similar genus of mantis from the Americas.

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one of the most common species of mantis in Australia

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Pseudovates is a genus of praying mantis in the family Mantidae. There are more than 20 described species in the genus Pseudovates, and are found in North, Central, and South America.

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Chopardiella is a genus of mantises belonging to the family Mantidae.

Oxyothespis is a genus of praying mantis in the family Toxoderidae. Members of this genus have been called grass mantises.

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