Choeradodis strumaria
| Choeradodis strumaria | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Mantodea |
| Family: | Mantidae |
| Genus: | Choeradodis |
| Species: | C. strumaria |
| Binomial name | |
| Choeradodis strumaria (Linnaeus, 1758) | |
| Synonyms | |
Choeradodis strumaria, common names leaf mantis and hooded mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to French Guiana, and neighboring countries, such as Suriname.
The hooded mantis (Choeradodis Strumaria), like most mantids, is an ambush predator.
Description
The hooded mantis is also called the leaf mantis or leaf-mimic mantis because it mimics leaves. It, like most other mantids, is an ambush predator.
Choeradodis Strumaria has a uniquely shaped hood. Their wings have leaf-like veins that add to their camoflauge. They have colorful patterns on the underside of their prothorax.
In Captivity
This species is rare in the United States. Choeradodis sp. is not commonly kept there, but is easy to find in their native regions if your eyes are sharp enough to see past their impressive camoflauge. Some people collect wild specimens.