Hymenopus

For the plant genus, see Hymenopus (plant).

Hymenopus
Hymenopus coronatus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Mantodea
Family: Hymenopodidae
Tribe: Hymenopodini
Genus: Hymenopus
Audinet-Serville, 1831

Hymenopus is a small genus of mantises in the family Hymenopodidae, known for their striking resemblance to flowers. Their camouflage allows them to ambush pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies. They are found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, further north into Thailand (etc.), Burma and possibly neighbouring regions.

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