Choeradodis stalii is a species of praying mantis with common names that include tropical shield mantis, hooded mantis, and leaf mantis.[1][2] It is found in Brazil, Ecuador, French Guiana, Panama, and Peru.[3]
As described by one insect-breeding hobbyist, this species:
...is one of the most impressive of all mimic species. It takes the form of a leaf one step further than any other species, and has the largest hood of all leaf species. They take the form of a flat stance, and spend most of their time low-lying, to help blend in with their background. This mantis species is rare in captivity, and only experienced breeders will have these available/have reared them successfully in the past.[4]
Nymphs of this species are born with a bright red color distinguishing them from other Choeradodis spp. Even at early instars, they display somewhat of a hood. Each time the larvae moult, they grow more greenish and their hood grows larger, until they reach adulthood.[5]
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Texas A&M University Choeradodis stalii is a species of praying mantis with common names that include tropical shield mantis, hooded mantis, and leaf mantis. It is found in Brazil, Ecuador, French Guiana, Panama, and Peru.
As described by one insect-breeding hobbyist, this species:
...is one of the most impressive of all mimic species. It takes the form of a leaf one step further than any other species, and has the largest hood of all leaf species. They take the form of a flat stance, and spend most of their time low-lying, to help blend in with their background. This mantis species is rare in captivity, and only experienced breeders will have these available/have reared them successfully in the past.
Nymphs of this species are born with a bright red color distinguishing them from other Choeradodis spp. Even at early instars, they display somewhat of a hood. Each time the larvae moult, they grow more greenish and their hood grows larger, until they reach adulthood.
Choeradodis stalii es una especie de mantis de la familia Mantidae.
Se encuentra en Ecuador, Brasil, Guayana Francesa y Panamá.[1]
Datos: Q2590266
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Choeradodis stalii est une espèce d'insectes, de la famille des Mantidae, sous-famille des Choeradodinae, tribu des Choeradodini, et du genre Choeradodis.
Les nymphes de cette espèce naissent avec une couleur rouge vif qui les distingue des autres Choeradodis. Chaque fois que la mante mue, elle devient plus verte et le prothorax grandit jusqu'à ce qu'il atteigne le taille adulte[2].
Brésil, Équateur, Guyane, Panama et Pérou[3].
Choeradodis stalii est une espèce d'insectes, de la famille des Mantidae, sous-famille des Choeradodinae, tribu des Choeradodini, et du genre Choeradodis.
