Tropidomantis Stål, 1877

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 : 146

Tropidomantis Stål, 1877

Five species in two subgenera are currently recognized, one of which occurs in Borneo. Arboricolous, also on high weeds and scrubs.

Tropidomantis (Tropidomantis) tenera ( Stål, 1860) §

Mantis tenera Stål, 1860

= Mantis (Oxypilus) planiceps De Haan, 1842 (m)

= Miopteryx perla Westwood, 1889

Distribution. Thailand, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, Flores, Sumba, Sulawesi, Borneo, S Philippines ( Hebard 1920, Giglio-Tos 1927, Werner 1933, Beier 1966, Ehrmann 2002; ZMB).

Bornean records. Sarawak: Kuching (SMSM), Mt. Matang (SMSM), Mt. Santubong (SMSM), Lanjak Entimau (3 f, CSUB/SFDC), Mt. Dulit ( Beier 1937); Brunei: Kuala Belalong (OK in situ); Sabah: Poring Hot Springs ( Helmkampf et al. 2007; SMNK), Danum Valley ( Helmkampf et al. 2007), Kalabakan (OK in situ), Sorinsim (AFUW), Crocker Range (AFUW); Kalimantan: Long Navang (Beier 1930), Mentawir ( Beier 1958), Moan ( Beier 1958), Wain ( Beier 1958), Maretoea Island ( Werner 1930).

Remarks. This common species is found among the foliage of both primary and highly disturbed habitats. Females are capable flyers and are attracted to light almost as often as males.