Heliomantis Explained

Heliomantis is an Asian genus of praying mantids in the family Hymenopodidae, subfamily Hymenopodinae. The genus is monotypic.

Species

The genus contains only one valid species:

Reassigned

Heliomantis latipennis Werner, 1930 from Sarawak, Borneo, has been transferred to the new genus Werneriana due to its "highly divergent morphology".

Description

Males measure 32- and females 47- in total length. Living specimens are predominantly green in color. The head is triangular. The pronotum is moderately lender. The forelegs are typical of praying mantises. The abdomen is wide; the wings far surpass the end of abdomen.

Habitat

Heliomantis latipennis appears to prefer mountain forests and has been recorded at elevations of 1600m–2150mm (5,200feet–7,050feetm) above sea level.