Hymenopodidae


Hymenopodidae is a family of the order Mantodea, 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 are now placed in a separate family Epaphroditidae.