Hymenopodidae

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Hymenopodidae is a family of the order Mantodea (mantises), which contains six subfamilies. Some of the species in this family mimic flowers and are found camouflaged among them; these are called flower mantises. Their coloration is aggressive mimicry, luring prey to approach close enough to be seized and eaten.

Subfamilies, tribes and genera

The Mantodea Species File lists:

Acromantinae

Auth: Giglio-Tos, 1919

Hymenopodinae

Auth: Giglio-Tos, 1919

Oxypilinae

Auth: Giglio-Tos, 1919

Phyllocraniinae

Africa:

Phyllothelyinae

South-East Asia:

Sibyllinae

Africa: NB: The Epaphroditinae Giglio-Tos, 1915 (from the Caribbean) are now placed in a separate family Epaphroditidae.

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