Phyllovates

Kirby, 1904

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Phyllovates is a of mantids in the Mantidae, Vatinae. The genus is currently treated as a synonym of Pseudovates in major taxonomic databases. It includes native to the Americas, with Phyllovates chlorophaea (Texas unicorn mantis) being a notable representative in the southern United States.

Phyllovates chlorophaea nymphs by OrinM. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.MANTIS, TEXAS UNICORN (Phyllovates chlorophaea) (10-30-2015) national butterfly center, mission, hidallgo co, tx -01 (22521726613) by ALAN SCHMIERER. Used under a CC0 license.Phyllovates chlorophaea by Álvaro Rodríguez. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phyllovates: //ˌfɪloʊˈvɑːtiːz//

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Distribution

Central America; Caribbean; Northern South America; Brazil; Southern South America

Human Relevance

Phyllovates chlorophaea, the Texas unicorn mantis, is noted as a favorite among mantis enthusiasts for its distinctive appearance.

Similar Taxa

  • PseudovatesPhyllovates is currently synonymized under Pseudovates in the Catalogue of Life and GBIF taxonomic databases.

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