Creobroter
| Flower mantis | |
|---|---|
| Creobroter gemmatus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Mantodea |
| Family: | Hymenopodidae |
| Tribe: | Hymenopodini |
| Genus: | Creobroter Serville, 1839 |
| Type species | |
| Harpax (Creobroter) discifera Serville, 1839 | |
| Species | |
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| Synonyms | |
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Creobroter is a genus of flower mantises in the tribe Hymenopodini; species are concentrated in Asia. The name comes from the Greek kreo-, meaning "flesh") and broter" meaning "eating", therefore, "flesh-eating", an apt name for a predatory insect. Both sexes have long wings and are capable fliers. Full-grown males are about 3 to 4 cm in length; females are about 4 to 5 cm.