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''Choeradodis stalii'' is a species of praying mantis with common names that include tropical shield mantis, hooded mantis, and leaf mantis.〔() Texas A&M University〕〔() God of Insects〕 It is found in Brazil, Ecuador, French Guyana, Panama, and Peru.〔() WOOD-MASON, J. (1880): 7.-Synopsis of the species of Choeradodis, a remarkable genus of Mantodea common to India and Tropical America.-Journ.Asiat.Soc.Bengal,49(1):82-84,Kalkutta.Reprint:Ann.Mag.Nat.Hist.,6(5):160-162,1880;London/Great Britain (160-162 )〕 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.〔() Choeradodis Stallii - Tropical Shield Mantis〕 Nymphs of this species are born with a bright red color distinguishing it from other ''Choeradodis''. Even at early instars, it displays somewhat of a hood. Each time the mantis moults, it grows more greenish and the hood grows larger until it reaches adulthood.〔() Choeradodis Stallii - Tropical Shield Mantis〕 == See also == * List of mantis genera and species 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Choeradodis stalii」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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