''Stenophylla'' is a genus of praying mantis in the subfamily Stenophyllinae, which is now placed in the family

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. It the sole genus of the tribe Stenophyllini. Females of the species '' Stenophylla lobivertex'' have an inflatable green pheromone gland on their backs, presumably to attract male conspecifics. It is unknown whether such an organ is found on other species in the genus, or indeed in other members of

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Species

These three species belong to the genus ''Stenophylla'': * '' Stenophylla cornigera'' Westwood, 1843 * '' Stenophylla gallardi'' Roy, 2005 * '' Stenophylla lobivertex'' Lombardo, 2000

Species

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