Toxodera is the type genus of mantises in the family Toxoderidae, known for their stick mimicry. There are four confirmed species in Borneo restricted to old-growth forests, and are considered to be rare. Species of the South-East Asian Toxoderini inhabit beneath the forest canopy. Not much is known regarding their ecology. Males however, are often attracted to lights. One species, Toxodera maxima, can reach 18 cm in total length.
Species
The Mantodea Species File lists:
- Toxodera beieri <small>Roy, 2009</small>
- Toxodera denticulata <small>Serville, 1837</small> (slender flower mantis, synonym T. gigas <small>Ouwens, 1913</small>) - type species
- Toxodera fimbriata <small>Werner, 1930</small> (feathered mantis)
- Toxodera hauseri <small>Roy, 2009</small>
- Toxodera integrifolia <small>Werner, 1925</small>
- Toxodera maculata <small>Beier, 1913</small>
- Toxodera maxima <small>Roy, 2009</small>
- Toxodera pfanneri <small>Roy, 2009</small>
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