Toxoderidae

Toxoderidae is a family of praying mantises.

Paratoxodera is a genus of praying mantis in the family Toxoderidae and tribe Toxoderini; species are recorded from Indo-China and Malesia.

genus of mantis

Toxodera is the type genus of mantises in the family Toxoderidae, known for their stick mimicry. There are four confirmed species in Borneo restricted to old-growth forests, and are considered to be rare. Species of the South-East Asian Toxoderini inhabit beneath the forest canopy. Not much is known regarding their ecology. Males however, are often attracted to lights. One species, Toxodera maxima, can reach 18 cm in total length.

species of insect in the family Toxoderidae

species of insect

Aethalochroa is a genus of praying mantis in the family Toxoderidae. It occurs in South and Southeast Asia.

species of insect

Calamothespis is a genus of praying mantis in the family Toxoderidae. It contains the following species: Calamothespis adusta Calamothespis aspoeckorum Calamothespis condamini Calamothespis congica Calamothespis guineensis Calamothespis kibweziana Calamothespis lesnei Calamothespis lineatipennis Calamothespis nathani Calamothespis oxyops Calamothespis prosti Calamothespis rourei Calamothespis subcornuta Calamothespis tanzaniensis Calamothespis taylori Calamothespis vansoni Calamothespis vuattouxi

species of insect

species of insect

species of insect

species of insect

species of insect

species of insect

Belomantis is a genus of mantis in the family Toxoderidae. It contains the following three species: Belomantis helenae Belomantis mirei Belomantis occidentalis