Camelomantis Giglio-Tos, 1917

Schwarz, Christian J. & Konopik, Oliver, 2014, An annotated checklist of the praYing mantises (Mantodea) of Borneo, including the results of the 2008 scientific expedition to Lanjak Entimau Wildlife SanctuarY, Sarawak, Zootaxa 3797 (1), pp. 130-168 : 153

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scientific name	Camelomantis Giglio-Tos, 1917
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Camelomantis Giglio-Tos, 1917 View in CoL

Related to Hierodula , these are green, somewhat slender mantids with generalist habits that cling on the underside of leaves. Only found in forested areas. Males are often attracted to light. Includes seven, poorly defined species occurring in the Sunda Archipelago, all in need of revision. Arboricolous, restricted to forests.

Camelomantis giraffa ( Giglio-Tos, 1912) View in CoL §

Hierodula giraffa Giglio-Tos, 1912

Distribution. Borneo (Giglio-Tos 1917, 1927). Bornean records. Sarawak: Kuching ( Giglio-Tos 1912).

Camelomantis moultoni Giglio-Tos, 1917

Distribution. Sarawak (Giglio-Tos 1917, 1927, Ehrmann 2002). Bornean records. Sarawak: Kuching (Giglio-Tos 1917), Mt. Mulu (CS in situ).

Camelomantis penangica Giglio-Tos, 1917

Distribution. Malay Peninsula, Pulau Pinang, Borneo (Giglio-Tos 1917, 1927, Ehrmann 2002). Bornean records. Sarawak: Mt. Mulu (CS in situ).