''Deroplatys'' is a
genus
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of
mantis
Mantises are an order (Mantodea) of insects that contains over 2,400 species in about 460 genera in 33 families. The largest family is the Mantidae ("mantids"). Mantises are distributed worldwide in temperate a ...
in the
family
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Deroplatyidae. They are native to Asia and several share the
common name
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of
dead leaf mantis.
Species
The latest revision by Zhang, Jia-Zhi & Price, Benjamin lists 14 total species:
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* '' Deroplatys angustata'' (Westwood, 1845)
* ''Deroplatys desiccata
''Deroplatys desiccata'', known by the common name giant dead leaf mantis, is a praying mantis from Southeast Asia. This is the type species of genus ''Deroplatys''.
Description
''D. desiccata'' takes its common name from its resemblance to dead ...
'' (Westwood, 1839) - type species
* '' Deroplatys gorochovi'' (Anisyutkin, 1998)
* '' Deroplatys indica'' (Roy, 2007)
* '' Deroplatys kinabaluensis'' (Zhang & Price, 2024)
* '' Deroplatys lobata'' (Guérin-Méneville (1838)
* '' Deroplatys nebula'' (Zhang & Price, 2024)
* '' Deroplatys moultoni'' (Giglio-Tos, 1917)
* '' Deroplatys philippinica'' (Werner, 1922)
* '' Deroplatys rhombica'' (Brunner, 1897)
* '' Deroplatys sarawaca'' (Westwood, 1889)
* '' Deroplatys trigonodera'' (Westwood, 1889)
* '' Deroplatys truncata'' (Guerin-Meneville, 1843)
* '' Deroplatys xuzhengfai'' (Zhang & Price, 2024)
Captivity
There are 4 ''Deroplatys'' species
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that are kept and bred in captivity (as exotic pets) and they are:
*'' Deroplatys lobata''
*''Deroplatys desiccata
''Deroplatys desiccata'', known by the common name giant dead leaf mantis, is a praying mantis from Southeast Asia. This is the type species of genus ''Deroplatys''.
Description
''D. desiccata'' takes its common name from its resemblance to dead ...
''
*'' Deroplatys truncata''
*'' Deroplatys trigonodera''
Additional images
File:Deroplatys undetermined specimen.jpg, '' Deroplatys xuzhengfai'' female specimen
File:Deroplatys lobata.JPG, 1st instar
An instar (, from the Latin '' īnstar'' 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult (''ecdysis'') until sexual maturity is reached. Arthropods must shed the exoskeleton in order to ...
'' Deroplatys lobata'' nymph
A nymph (; ; sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore. Distinct from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature; they are typically tied to a specific place, land ...
on a hand
File:Deroplatys fg06.jpg, Adult male '' Deroplatys lobata''
File:Deroplatys fg05.jpg, Adult male '' Deroplatys lobata''
File:Deroplatys fg04.jpg, Adult female '' Deroplatys lobata''
File:Deroplatys fg03.jpg, Adult female '' Deroplatys lobata''
File:Deroplatys fg02.jpg, Adult female '' Deroplatys lobata''
File:Deroplatys fg01.jpg, Adult female '' Deroplatys lobata''
File:Deroplatys.desiccata.jpg, Adult female '' Deroplatys lobata'' guarding her ootheca from Cologne Zoo, Germany
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File:Deroplatys lobata 4.JPG, 2nd instar
An instar (, from the Latin '' īnstar'' 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult (''ecdysis'') until sexual maturity is reached. Arthropods must shed the exoskeleton in order to ...
'' Deroplatys lobata'' nymph
A nymph (; ; sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore. Distinct from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature; they are typically tied to a specific place, land ...
hiding
File:Deroplatys lobata nymph.JPG, 2nd instar
An instar (, from the Latin '' īnstar'' 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult (''ecdysis'') until sexual maturity is reached. Arthropods must shed the exoskeleton in order to ...
'' Deroplatys lobata'' nymph
A nymph (; ; sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore. Distinct from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature; they are typically tied to a specific place, land ...
eating
File:Deroplatys lobata 3.JPG, 1st instar
An instar (, from the Latin '' īnstar'' 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult (''ecdysis'') until sexual maturity is reached. Arthropods must shed the exoskeleton in order to ...
'' Deroplatys lobata'' nymphs
A nymph (; ; sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore. Distinct from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature; they are typically tied to a specific place, land ...
, one on the right is hiding
File:Deroplatys lobata 2.JPG, 1st instar
An instar (, from the Latin '' īnstar'' 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult (''ecdysis'') until sexual maturity is reached. Arthropods must shed the exoskeleton in order to ...
'' Deroplatys lobata'' nymph
A nymph (; ; sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore. Distinct from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature; they are typically tied to a specific place, land ...
on a bedbug
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bitten hand
File:Deroplatys lobata 1.JPG, 1st instar
An instar (, from the Latin '' īnstar'' 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult (''ecdysis'') until sexual maturity is reached. Arthropods must shed the exoskeleton in order to ...
'' Deroplatys lobata'' nymph
A nymph (; ; sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore. Distinct from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature; they are typically tied to a specific place, land ...
on a bedbug
Bed bugs are parasitic insects from the genus ''Cimex'', which are micropredators that feed on blood, usually at night. Their bites can result in a number of health impacts, including skin rashes, psychological effects, and allergic symptom ...
bitten hand
File:Deroplatys lobata 2nd instar.JPG, 2nd instar
An instar (, from the Latin '' īnstar'' 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult (''ecdysis'') until sexual maturity is reached. Arthropods must shed the exoskeleton in order to ...
'' Deroplatys lobata'' nymph
A nymph (; ; sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore. Distinct from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature; they are typically tied to a specific place, land ...
hiding
File:Deroplatys lobata L4 female 32490.JPG, 4th instar
An instar (, from the Latin '' īnstar'' 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult (''ecdysis'') until sexual maturity is reached. Arthropods must shed the exoskeleton in order to ...
female '' Deroplatys lobata'' nymph's thorax
The thorax (: thoraces or thoraxes) or chest is a part of the anatomy of mammals and other tetrapod animals located between the neck and the abdomen.
In insects, crustaceans, and the extinct trilobites, the thorax is one of the three main di ...
File:Deroplatys lobata L4 male 2938.JPG, 4th instar
An instar (, from the Latin '' īnstar'' 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult (''ecdysis'') until sexual maturity is reached. Arthropods must shed the exoskeleton in order to ...
male '' Deroplatys lobata'' nymph's thorax
The thorax (: thoraces or thoraxes) or chest is a part of the anatomy of mammals and other tetrapod animals located between the neck and the abdomen.
In insects, crustaceans, and the extinct trilobites, the thorax is one of the three main di ...
File:Dead Deroplatys lobata L1 nymph534.JPG, Dead 1st instar
An instar (, from the Latin '' īnstar'' 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult (''ecdysis'') until sexual maturity is reached. Arthropods must shed the exoskeleton in order to ...
'' Deroplatys lobata'' nymph
A nymph (; ; sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore. Distinct from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature; they are typically tied to a specific place, land ...
File:Dead Deroplatys lobata L1 nymph4524.JPG, Dead 1st instar
An instar (, from the Latin '' īnstar'' 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult (''ecdysis'') until sexual maturity is reached. Arthropods must shed the exoskeleton in order to ...
'' Deroplatys lobata'' nymph
A nymph (; ; sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore. Distinct from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature; they are typically tied to a specific place, land ...
File:Dead Deroplatys lobata L1 nymph 42535.JPG, Dead 1st instar
An instar (, from the Latin '' īnstar'' 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult (''ecdysis'') until sexual maturity is reached. Arthropods must shed the exoskeleton in order to ...
'' Deroplatys lobata'' nymph
A nymph (; ; sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore. Distinct from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature; they are typically tied to a specific place, land ...
File:Deroplatys lobata L2 nymph flattened out.JPG, 2nd instar
An instar (, from the Latin '' īnstar'' 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult (''ecdysis'') until sexual maturity is reached. Arthropods must shed the exoskeleton in order to ...
'' Deroplatys lobata'' nymph
A nymph (; ; sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore. Distinct from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature; they are typically tied to a specific place, land ...
hiding
File:Deroplatys lobata L4 female and male.jpg, 4th instar
An instar (, from the Latin '' īnstar'' 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult (''ecdysis'') until sexual maturity is reached. Arthropods must shed the exoskeleton in order to ...
'' Deroplatys lobata'' nymphs
A nymph (; ; sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore. Distinct from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature; they are typically tied to a specific place, land ...
. Female on the left and male on the right.
File:Deroplatys lobata L4 female and male 1.jpg, 4th instar
An instar (, from the Latin '' īnstar'' 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult (''ecdysis'') until sexual maturity is reached. Arthropods must shed the exoskeleton in order to ...
'' Deroplatys lobata'' nymphs
A nymph (; ; sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore. Distinct from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature; they are typically tied to a specific place, land ...
. Female on the left and male on the right.
File:4th instar Deroplatys lobata nymph 324.JPG, 4th instar
An instar (, from the Latin '' īnstar'' 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult (''ecdysis'') until sexual maturity is reached. Arthropods must shed the exoskeleton in order to ...
male '' Deroplatys lobata'' nymph
A nymph (; ; sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore. Distinct from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature; they are typically tied to a specific place, land ...
File:4th instar Deroplatys lobata nymph 234.JPG, 4th instar
An instar (, from the Latin '' īnstar'' 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult (''ecdysis'') until sexual maturity is reached. Arthropods must shed the exoskeleton in order to ...
male '' Deroplatys lobata'' nymph
A nymph (; ; sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore. Distinct from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature; they are typically tied to a specific place, land ...
File:4th instar Deroplatys lobata nymph 98734523.JPG, 4th instar
An instar (, from the Latin '' īnstar'' 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult (''ecdysis'') until sexual maturity is reached. Arthropods must shed the exoskeleton in order to ...
male '' Deroplatys lobata'' nymph
A nymph (; ; sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore. Distinct from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature; they are typically tied to a specific place, land ...
on a finger
File:4th instar Deroplatys lobata nymph 9875312.JPG, 4th instar
An instar (, from the Latin '' īnstar'' 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult (''ecdysis'') until sexual maturity is reached. Arthropods must shed the exoskeleton in order to ...
male '' Deroplatys lobata'' nymph
A nymph (; ; sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore. Distinct from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature; they are typically tied to a specific place, land ...
on a finger
File:4th instar Deroplatys lobata nymphs 4353423.JPG, 4th instar
An instar (, from the Latin '' īnstar'' 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult (''ecdysis'') until sexual maturity is reached. Arthropods must shed the exoskeleton in order to ...
'' Deroplatys lobata'' nymphs
A nymph (; ; sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore. Distinct from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature; they are typically tied to a specific place, land ...
. Female on the right, male on the left.
File:4th instar Deroplatys lobata nymphs 5982453.JPG, 4th instar
An instar (, from the Latin '' īnstar'' 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult (''ecdysis'') until sexual maturity is reached. Arthropods must shed the exoskeleton in order to ...
'' Deroplatys lobata'' nymphs
A nymph (; ; sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore. Distinct from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature; they are typically tied to a specific place, land ...
. Female on the right, male on the left.
File:Deroplatys lobata L4 nymphs female and male thorax.jpg, '' Deroplatys lobata'' 4th instar
An instar (, from the Latin '' īnstar'' 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult (''ecdysis'') until sexual maturity is reached. Arthropods must shed the exoskeleton in order to ...
nymphs
A nymph (; ; sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore. Distinct from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature; they are typically tied to a specific place, land ...
female and male thorax
The thorax (: thoraces or thoraxes) or chest is a part of the anatomy of mammals and other tetrapod animals located between the neck and the abdomen.
In insects, crustaceans, and the extinct trilobites, the thorax is one of the three main di ...
. Male on the left and female on the right.
File:Dead-leaf Mantis.jpg, Adult female '' Deroplatys lobata''
File:Deroplatyslobata.JPG, Dead adult female '' Deroplatys lobata''
File:Зазубреный богомол.jpg, Dead adult male ''Deroplatys desiccata
''Deroplatys desiccata'', known by the common name giant dead leaf mantis, is a praying mantis from Southeast Asia. This is the type species of genus ''Deroplatys''.
Description
''D. desiccata'' takes its common name from its resemblance to dead ...
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See also
* List of mantis genera and species
References
External links
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{{Taxonbar, from=Q5262919
Mantodea genera
Deroplatyinae
Mantodea of Asia
Mantodea of Southeast Asia
Taxa named by John O. Westwood