Rhombodera megaera
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Mantodea |
| Family: | Mantidae |
| Genus: | Rhombodera |
| Species: | Rhombodera megaera |
Rhombodera megaera (giant shield mantis) is a species of praying mantis of the genus Rhombodera.[1] It is native to Asia.
Distribution
The species is native to southern China and Thailand.
Description
R. megaera is one of the largest species in the genus Rhombodera. adult female can reach over 12 cm. The underside of the thorax is red.
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