Rhombodera basalis
| Rhombodera basalis | |
|---|---|
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| Adult male from Kuala Tahan, Pahang, Malaysia | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Mantodea |
| Family: | Mantidae |
| Subfamily: | Mantinae |
| Genus: | Rhombodera |
| Species: | Rhombodera basalis de Haan, 1842 |
Rhombodera basalis is a species of praying mantis of the genus Rhombodera. Its commons name is the giant Malaysian shield mantis.[1]
This is one of the powerful mantis species in East Asia. It can hunt small arthropods like grasshoppers, locusts, cicadas, spiders and scorpions. Even small mammals like mice, birds and snake can be hunted.
See also
References
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/20081102063107/http://insects.tamu.edu:80/research/collection/hallan/Arthropoda/Insects/Mantodea/Family/Mantidae.txt. Archived from the original on November 2, 2008. Retrieved March 23, 2009. Missing or empty
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External links
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