Hymenopus

For the plant genus, see Hymenopus (plant).

Hymenopus is a small genus of flower mantises in the family Hymenopodidae, known for their striking resemblance to flowers.^[1] These mantises are primarily found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand. ^[2]Their camouflage allows them to ambush pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies.^[3]

Hymenopus
Hymenopus coronatus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Mantodea
Family:	Hymenopodidae
Tribe:	Hymenopodini
Genus:	Hymenopus Serville, 1831
Synonyms
Hymenopa Serville, 1839

Species

• Hymenopus bicornis Latreille, 1807
• Hymenopus coronatoides Wang, Liu & Yin, 1994
• Hymenopus coronatus (Olivier, 1792) - Southeast Asian orchid mantis