Sphodromantis

<i>Sphodromantis</i>

Sphodromantis

Genus of praying mantises

Sphodromantis is a large genus of praying mantises concentrated in Africa, sometimes considered a synonym of the genus Hierodula: from the same tribe, Paramantini. Outside their range especially, many share the common name African Mantis.[1][2][3][4]

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Captivitys

Due to their large size and vibrant coloration compared to other mantids, Sphodromantis species are very common in the pet trade.[5] List of Sphodromantis species that have been bred and raised in captivity.

Brown sub-adult female Sphodromantis sp. "Blue Flash" on a hand. These mantids are often green.

Species

The following species are recognised in the genus Sphodromantis:[6]

See also

References

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    African Mantis Archived 2009-03-30 at the Wayback Machine
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    Trek Nature New Zealand
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    African Praying Mantis
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    African Praying Mantis Sphodromantis gastrica, lineola, viridis and centralis Archived 2009-09-16 at the Wayback Machine
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    Keeping and Breeding the African Mantis Sphodromantis centralis
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    "Genus Sphodromantis Stal, 1871: Mantodea Species File".
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    "Sphodromantis aurea (Congo Green Mantis) Care Sheet". Archived from the original on 2013-05-05. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
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    http://www.ship-expert.com/index.php?categoryID=122950&itemID=170741054354%5B%5D
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    Working with Biodiversity - A Natural History of Tioxide Archived 2010-09-03 at the Wayback Machine
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    "Sphodromantis lineola (African Lined)". Archived from the original on 2013-06-09. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
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