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Creobroter is a genus of flower mantises in the tribe Hymenopodini; species are concentrated in Asia. The name comes from the Greek kreo-, meaning "flesh") and broter" meaning "eating", therefore, "flesh-eating", an apt name for a predatory insect. Both sexes have long wings and are capable fliers. Full-grown males are about 3 to 4 cm in length; females are about 4 to 5 cm.[1][2]
As the common name indicates, Creobroter spp. are known for having varicolored (yellow, white, red, brown, etc.) markings, which serve as camouflage by hiding the creatures' actual shape and making them look somewhat like flowers when hiding amidst green foliage.[2][3]
The resemblance to flowers may be greater in subadults of Creobroter than adults. This flower mimicry is only partial, but is attractive enough to make Creobroter species favored as pets, especially as they are more common and less delicate than the more flower-like Hymenopus.[1][2][4]
In some species (such as C. gemmatus), these markings also serve as eyespots when the mantis spreads its wings in a deimatic display.[5]
Rather than resembling foliage or flowers, some species of Creobroter resemble ants during their early nymph stages. Ant mimicry is a useful defense against predation for the young, as most ants are relatively unpalatable and aggressive, making insect predators that rely on vision to identify their prey, such as birds and wasps, avoid them.[2]
Around their third ecdysis, Creobroter spp. trade their ant-mimicking, dark, shiny appearance for the green and light-colored markings that make their outline so difficult to discern amidst vegetation.[2]
No consistency is seen for the use of English common names for these species. For example, at least two Creobroter species found in India have been called "Indian flower mantis". Conversely, a Creobroter sp. collected in Thailand might be displayed in a collection as a "Thai flower mantis", while the same species collected elsewhere might be called a "Malaysian flower mantis". The following species of Creobroter are described (subject to review):[6][2]
Creobroter is a genus of flower mantises in the tribe Hymenopodini; species are concentrated in Asia. The name comes from the Greek kreo-, meaning "flesh") and broter" meaning "eating", therefore, "flesh-eating", an apt name for a predatory insect. Both sexes have long wings and are capable fliers. Full-grown males are about 3 to 4 cm in length; females are about 4 to 5 cm.
Creobroter es un género de mantis de la familia Hymenopodidae. Se encuentran en Asia. Los machos miden de 3 a 4 cm de longitud y las hembras, 4 a 5 cm.[1][2]
Muchas especies son mímicas de las flores, lo que les permite ocultarse de sus presas. Las ninfas de estadios tempranos de algunas especies son mímicas de hormigas.[2][3]
Tiene 21 especies:[4]
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Creobroter es un género de mantis de la familia Hymenopodidae. Se encuentran en Asia. Los machos miden de 3 a 4 cm de longitud y las hembras, 4 a 5 cm.
Muchas especies son mímicas de las flores, lo que les permite ocultarse de sus presas. Las ninfas de estadios tempranos de algunas especies son mímicas de hormigas.
Tiene 21 especies:
Creobroter apicalis Creobroter celebensis Creobroter discifera Creobroter elongata Creobroter episcopalis Creobroter fasciatus Creobroter fuscoareata Creobroter gemmatus Creobroter granulicollis Creobroter insolitus Creobroter jiangxiensis Creobroter labuanae Creobroter laevicollis Creobroter medanus Creobroter meleagris Creobroter nebulosa Creobroter pictipennis Creobroter signifer Creobroter sumatranus Creobroter urbana Creobroter vitripennisCreobroter Westwood, 1889 è un genere di mantidi appartenenti alla famiglia Hymenopodidae.[1]
Comprende le seguenti specie:[1]
Creobroter Westwood, 1889 è un genere di mantidi appartenenti alla famiglia Hymenopodidae.
Середнього розміру богомоли. Забарвлення переважно зеленого кольору з яскравим малюнком на надкрилах. Крила червоні, добре розвинені в обох статей. Статевий диморфізм помірний, самці трохи дрібніші за самиць.
Органи слуху розташовані на середньо- та задньогрудях. Непарний орган на середньогрудях сприймає звуки з частотою 2-4 кГц, задньогрудний орган здатний сприймати більш високочастотні коливання: 25-40кГц.[1]
Рід встановлено Джоном Вествудом у 1889 році. Типовим видом є Creobroter discifera[sv].
