Hymenopus coronatus: Where It Lives, Map & Facts

Where the hymenopus coronatus lives – recorded in 2 countries, with quick facts from Wikidata and an introduction from Wikipedia.

Scientific name	Hymenopus coronatus
Group	Grasshoppers, bugs & other insects
Found in	2 countries
Continents	Asia
Class	Insect
Order	Mantodea
Family	Hymenopodidae

Where does the hymenopus coronatus live?

Open-licence (CC0 / CC BY) wild records published on GBIF place the hymenopus coronatus in 2 countries and territories across Asia.

Countries with at least a handful of records (a minimum share of the species’ records, to leave out vagrants and escapes). Records with coordinates only; captive and fossil records excluded.

What kind of animal is the hymenopus coronatus?

The hymenopus coronatus (Hymenopus coronatus) is an insect in the order Mantodea and the family Hymenopodidae, genus Hymenopus. (Taxonomy from Wikidata.)

About the hymenopus coronatus

Hymenopus coronatus is a mantis from the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is known by various common names, including walking flower mantis, orchid-blossom mantis and (pink) orchid mantis. It is one of several species known as flower mantises, a reference to their unique physical form and behaviour, which often involves moving with a "swaying" motion, as if being "blown" in the breeze. The species has evolved to mimic orchid flowers as a hunting and camouflaging strategy, "hiding" themselves in plain view and preying upon pollinating insects that visit the blooms. They then grab their prey with sudden speed.

Text in “About” is quoted from the Wikipedia article Hymenopus coronatus (revision 1354610116), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: lead section excerpted verbatim, formatting removed. Quick facts, taxonomy and status: Wikidata Q137890 (CC0). Countries and pin: GBIF.org occurrence records (CC0 / CC BY 4.0).