Adair E. W. ; 1925 ; On parthenogenesis in miomantis savignii

Source : Bull. Soc. Ent. Egypte ; 0373-3289 ; 8: 104 108

Agarwal, B. L. ; 1989 ; Parasites and predators of Cletus signatus Walker (Heteroptera: Coreidae).

Source : Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology. ; 0256-971X ; 9: 1, 110-112.

abstract: The ectoparasitic mite Leptus sp. and the predators Hierodula sp. and Araneus sp. were observed to be natural enemies of the polyphagous coreid Cletus signatus in Uttar Pradesh, India. Infestation of nymphs and adults with 5-15 mite larvae caused the former to become sluggish and ultimately to die.

 

Ahmad, M., ; 1985 ; Biology of Hestiasula brunneriana Saussure (Dictyoptera: Mantidae)

Source : India Forester ; 0019-4816 ; 111: 333 338

abstract: Hestiasula brunneriana Saussure (Dictyoptera: Mantidae) is a sylvan species of mantid which prey on immature stages and adults of teak defoliators and several other forest pests. Biology and behaviour of the species were studied under laboratory conditons. Fecundity of the female and the longevity of males and females were also studied.

 

Amato, I. ; 1991 ; Praying mantises play top gun.

Source : Science (Washington DC) ; 0036-8075 ; 252: 5007, 781.

abstract: Praying mantises [Mantidae] have been shown to avoid predation by bats via an 'ultrasonic ear' buried in a groove on the underside of the abdomen, which is tuned to the high-frequency chirps of bats scanning for food. The manoeuvres used by the mantises to avoid capture are described on the basis of laboratory and field observations in New York. In a trial in Ontario, mantises whose ears were tuned to the higher frequencies of other kinds of bats were caught while those with ears sensitive to the echolocation frequencies of the local bats evaded capture.

 

Ampofo J K O. ; 1974 ; The structure of the conglobate gland in Dictyoptera.

Source : Journal of Entomology Series A General Entomology ; 0041-2409 ; 48 (2) :129-134

abstract: 7 Abb

 

Anderson, J.; ; 1877 ; Note on the floral simulation of Gongylus gongylodes LINNE.

Source : Asiat. Soc. Bengal. ; * ; 1877: 193 195

ANDRES, A. ; 1913 ; L*oothèque de l*Eremiaphila khamsin (Orthoptera Mantide).

Source : Bull. Soc. Ent. Egypte ; 0373-3289 ; 6: 72-74

ASHMEAD, W. H. ; 1880 ; Description of a new Chalcid, parasitic on Mantis Carolina.

Source : Canad.Ent. ; 0008-347X ; 18: 57-58

ASHMEAD, W. H. ; 1904 ; Memoirs of the Carnegie Museum. Classification of the Chalcid Flies (Podagrion).

Source : Publ. of the Carnegie Museum ; ; Series 21, 1(4): 394, 401-402

 

Baehr M. ; 1983 ; Die in der Zoologischen Staatssammlung München vorhandenen, von M. Perty beschriebenen Typen der Ordnung Mantodea, Saltatoria und Ensifera.

Source : SPIXIANA SUPPL (MUENCH)/ ; ; (9) : 283-290

Bakthavatsalam N. ; 1997 ; Podagrion sp. (Hymenoptera: Torymidae), an egg parasitoid of mantids in Nagaland.

Source : Journal of Biological Control ; 0970-5732 ; 9(2): 130.

abstract: The eggs of Tenodera aridifolia sinensis (Saussure) were parasitised by Podagrion sp. in Nagaland. The per cent oothecae parasitised was 28 and 40.6 during 1987 and 1988, respectively.

 

Balderrama, N. ; 1971 ; Habituation of the deimatic response in the mantid (Stagmatoptera biocellata

Source : Journal of Comparative Physiology. A Sensory Neural ; 0340-7594 ; 75 (1) : 98-106

abstract: and Behavorial Physiology 5 Abb.

 

Balderrama, N. ; 1973 ; Ontogeny of the behaviour in the praying mantis

Source : Journal of Insect Physiology ; 0022-1910 ; 19: 319 336

abstract: We compared numbers and weights of oothecae, hatching success, numbers of eggs and sizes of emerging nymphs of two species of sympatric mantids (Tenodera sinensis Saussure and Mantis religiosa L.) from two different old field habitats (CHRY and AG). Hatching success and size of emerging nymphs were much greater for T. sinensis, whereas number of eggs/ootheca were about the same for both species. However, sizes of nymphs varied between oothecae of each species. Numbers and sizes of oothecae for both species were greater at CHRY than AG, probably indicating that the parental generation was less food limited at CHRY.

 

Balderson.; J ; 1988 ; Acromantis australis SAUSSURE (Mantodea: Hymenopodidae: Acro-mantidae): a new family and subfamily record for Australia.

Source : Australian Ent. Ma ; 0311-1881 ; 15(3): 81-84

abstract: 4 Abb

 

Balderson.; J ; 1984 ; Catalog of australian mantodea.

Source : Australia Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research ; ; (23) :1-18.

abstract: Organization Division of Entomology Technical Paper designated for Sphodropoda quinquedens (Macleay). The bibliography includes all references containing descriptions of species recorded or described from Australia.

 

Ball.; E.E ; 1982 ; The cercal receptor system of the praying mantid, Archimantis brunneriana Sauss. I. Cercal morphology and receptor types.

Source : Cell & Tissue Research. ; 0302-766X ; 224(1):55-70,

abstract: The cerci of the praying mantid, Archimantis brunneriana Sauss., are paired segmented sensory organs located at the tip of the abdomen. Basally the cercal segments are slightly flattened dorso-ventrally and are fused to such a degree that it is difficult to distinguish them. Distally the segments become progressively more flattened laterally and their boundaries become more obvious. Two types of sensilla are present on the cerci, trichoid sensilla and filiform sensilla. Trichoid hairs are longest on the medial side of the cerci and toward the middle of each segment while they are more uniformly distributed on the distal segments. Filiform sensilla are found at the distal end of each segment except the last and are highly variable in appearance from short and stout to long and thin. They arise from a raised base, have a fluted shaft, and some have a pore at the tip. They are innervated by from one to five dendrites, one of which is always considerably larger than the others. Some of the dendrites continue out into the shaft of the hair. Filiform hairs have fluted shafts and are mounted in a flexible membrane within a cuticular ring in a depression. They are innervated by a single large sensory neuron, the dendrite of which passes across a flattened area on the inner wall of the lumen of the hair. The dendritic sheath forms the lining of the ecdysial canal and is therefore firmly attached to the hair. The dendrite is attached to the sheath by desmosomes distally and is penetrated by projections of the sheath more proximally. A fibrous cap surrounds the dendrite and may hold it in place relative to the hair. The cercal receptor system of Archimantis is compared to those of cockroaches and crickets.

 

Ball.; E.E ; 1982 ; The cercal receptor system of the praying mantid, Archimantis brunneriana Sauss. II. Cercal nerve structure and projection and electrophysiological responses of the individual

Source : Cell & Tissue Research. ; 0302-766X ; 224(1):71-80,

abstract: The bilaterally paired cercal nerves of Archimantis brunneriana Sauss. leave the terminal ganglion posteriorly and then turn dorsally through muscles at the rear of the abdomen to enter the cerci, where each splits into two branches; successive branchings occur further distally in each cercus. In the distal nerve branches large axons tend to be grouped together. The cercal nerves are heavily wrapped in glial sheaths. Cobalt backfills of the cercal nerve reveal a projection which enters the ganglion at approximately 30 degrees to the midline and then turns parallel to it. Most of the projection remains ipsilateral but bundles of axons approach or cross the midline in 6-8 places. At the anterior end of the ganglion there are strong projections both laterally and medially. In the posterior half of the ganglion fibers run ventrally to surround two glomeruli and there is a dorsal projection in the anterior half of the ganglion. There is a strong projection anteriorly into the ventral nerve cord. The electrophysiological responses of single cercal receptors to pulses of wind were recorded in the cercal nerve or terminal ganglion. These receptors, presumed to innervate filiform hairs, were then filled with Lucifer Yellow. All had ipsilateral projections. Most receptors showed little adaptation to

 

BARNES, J. K. ; 1992 ; Life histories of Pseudogaurax species (Diptera: Chloropidae), descriptions of two new species, and ecology of Nephila cla-vipes (LINNAEUS) (Araneae: Tetragnathidae egg

Source : Journ. Nat. Hist ( Washington.) ; ; 26(4): 823-834

abstract: 3 Abb.

 

BARNES, S. N. ; 1980 ; Lamina monopolar cells of the praying mantis: Response pattern and respective fields.

Source : Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences ; 0146-0404 ; (40): 277-278

BARNES, S. N. ; 1979 ; The visual system of the praying mantis.

Source : Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences ; 0146-0404 ; (39): 88

Barrós-Pita.; J.C ; 1970 ; A fovea in the praying manti eye II Some morphological characteristics

Source : Zeit. vergl. Physiologien (Heidelberg) ; ; 67: 79 92

abstract: 8 Abb.

 

Barrós-Pita.; J.C ; 1974 ; Massed training and latent habituation of the deimatic response in the mantid

Source : EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF INSECT BEHAVIOR. ; ; 228-236

abstract: SYMPOSIUM, CANBERRA, AUST., AUG., 1972.

 

Barrós-Pita.; J.C ; 1972 ; Importancia del intervalo en la habituacion de la reaccion deimatica en Mantidos Stagmatoptera biocellata.

Source : Acta Cientifica Venezolana ; 0001-5504 ; 23 (Suppl 1) : 79

Barrows, E.M. ; 1984 ; Perch sites and food of adult Chinese mantid (Dictyoptera: Mantidae) Proc Ent Soc Wash

Source : Proceedings of the Entomological Society of ; 0013-8797 ; 86: 898 901

abstract: In old fields, most adult Chinese mantids, Tenodera aridifolia sinensis, used Cirsium vulgare or Solidago spp. as perch sites, usually being in the upper branches of these plants. In these fields and in a suburban garden, their prey included Apis mellifera, Bombus sp., Chauliognathus pennsylvanicus, Danaus plexippus, Gryllus sp., Melanoplus sp., Papilio glaucus, Polistes fuscatus and Xylocopa virginica. In the laboratory, most female mantids that ate possibly toxic D. plexippus, in addition to crickets, produced viable young. **** In old fields in Virginia and in a suburban vegetable and flower garden in Maryland, Tenodera aridifolia sinensis usually perched, fed and rested on wild plants such as Solidago spp. and Cirsium vulgare, with the exception of Liriodendron tulipifera, preferring the upper branches. A list is given of the insect species consumed, which included Apis mellifera and Polistes fuscatus and also Danaus plexippus, which birds and other predators found distasteful or

 

Barrows, E.M. ; 1982 ; Observation, description, and quantification o behavior: a study of praying mantids In Insect behavior: a sourceboo of laboratory and field exercises

Source : Westview Press, Boulder, Colorado, USA ; * ; 8 20

abstract: 3 Abb

 

Bartley.; J.A ; 1982 ; Mantid (Mantodea) defense of egg nest.

Source : Annals of the Entomological Society of America ; 0013-8746 ; 75: 484

Bartley.; J.A ; 1982 ; Movement patterns in adult male and female mantids, Tenodera aridifolia sinensis Saussure (Orthoptera: Mantodea)

Source : Environmental Entomology ; 0046-225X ; 11: 1108 1111

abstract: 2 Abb

 

Bazyluk W. ; 1977 ; Fauna Polski - Fauna Poloniae. Tom 6. Blattodea et Mantodea. Karaczany y modliszki.

Source : Panstowe Wydawnictwo Naukowe, Warsaw, Poland ; ; 173 pp

abstract: Notes are given on the morphology, bionomics, habits and world and local distribution of species of Blattodea that occur in Poland. Keys are provided to the genera and species. Similar notes are given on Mantis religiosa, particular attention being given to M. r. polonica Bazyluk. Notes 185 fig.

 

Bazyluk W. ; 1993 ; Blattodea Mantodea and Ensifera Orthoptera from Mongolia

Source : Annales Zoologici (Warsaw) ; 0003-6862/0003-4541 ; 44 (1-7): 3-15.

abstract: On the base of the materials collected in Mongolia by the expeditions of the Institute of Zoology PAS in Warsaw 23 species of orthopteroid insects are recorded: Mantodea - 1, Blattodea - 2 and Ensifera (Grylloptera) - 20 species, among them Gampsocleis gratiosa burakowskii ssp. n.

 

Bazyluk W. ; 1977 ; Blattodea et Mantodea (Insecta). - Polska Akademia Nauk

Source : Fauna Polski ; ; 6: 1-175 (109-167)

abstract: 185 (40) Abb.The external morphology, anatomy, development, ethology, ecology and phenology of Blattodea and Mantodea are described. Data on their paleontology, phylogeny, evolution, systematics, economic significance and geographic distribution are also presented. The collection, preservation and preparation of specimens are also described. Keys for determining superfamilies Blaberoidea, Blattoidea, Epilamproidea, families, genera and species of Blattodea and descriptions of the systematics, morphological indices and world-wide distribution of 20 spp. are included. Systematic data on Mantis (Mantis) religiosa (L.) and M. (M.) religiosa polonica, Bazyluk, found in Poland,

 

Bazyluk W. ; 1976 ; Cockroaches and Mantids Blattodea and Mantodea.

Source : Katalog Fauny Polski ; ; (26) : 1-31.

BEEBE, W. ; 1952 ; An annoted list of the mantids of Trinidad, B. W. I. (Orthoptera Mantoidea)

Source : Zoologica, New York Zoological society ; 0044-507X ; 37(930): 245-258

abstract: espèces non traitées 2 Abb.

 

Beier M. ; 1964 ; H. G. Bronn*s Klassen und Ordnungen des Tierreichs. Blattopteroidea-Mantodea, III. Abt.: Insecta-Arthropoda.

Source : H.G.Bronns (ed.). . Buch Geest & Portig Leipzig. / ; * ; 5(6): 850-970

abstract: Akademie Verlagsges. 40 Abb.

 

Beier M. ; 1973 ; A new Stenopyga species from Rhodesia. Mantodea.

Source : Arnoldia Rhodesia (Salisbury) ; ; 6 (19) : 1-2

Beier M. ; 1976 ; Zur Kenntnis der Gattung Toxodera und Paratoxodera.

Source : Revue Suisse de Zoologie ; ; 83 (2) : 93-400

Beier M. ; 1968 ; Mantiden von der Insel Rennell (Rhombodera rennellana nov. spec).

Source : Nat. Hist. Rennell Island, British Solomon Islands, ; ; 5 : 79-80

Beier M. ; 1969 ; On some mantidae from Malawi.

Source : Annalen des Naturhistorischen Museums in Wien Serie B ; 0255-0105 ; 73 : 199-207

abstract: Botanik und Zoologie

 

Beier M. ; 1965 ; Über einige Mantiden von der insel prince of wales

Source : Pacific insects (Honolulu.) ; 0030-8714 ; 7(3):449-452

abstract: espèces non traitées

 

Beier M. ; 1935 ; Eine neue Palaeophotina aus Madagaskar.

Source : Arb. morph. taxon. Entomol (Berlin) ; ; 2(1): 50-51

abstract: Source Arb. Morph. Ent. Berlin-Dahlem, Band2, 1935, N°1, Page 50

 Tite Original : Eine neue Palaeophitna aus Madagaskar.

 Traduction :

 Une nouvelle Palaeophotina en provenance de Madagascar Par Max Beier , Naturhistorischen Museum, Wien. Dans un petit échantillon de mantes, qui m'a été transmis par le Deutschen entomologischen institut Berlin-Dahlem afin que je l'étudie, se trouvait un spécimen qui appartient à une nouvelle espèce de Palaeophotina Werner.

 Du point de vue de la position systématique du genre Palaeophotina Werner, il faut d'abord présciser que malgré sa similitude avec les Photiniés (néotropicales), ce qui induisit en erreur Werner, elle n'a rien en commun avec ces dernières, mais qu'elle constitue un représantant aberant des Polyspilota éthiopiennes (Mantini) dont elle se distingue avant tout par les ailles hyalines qui ne sont pas _________(V. Bändern) dans le champs costal. Le choix malheureux de ce nom qui comme d'autres noms semblables(Papuspilota, Papupopa, entre autres), donnés par werner peut conduire facilement a d'autre erreurs, et ne doit pas nous induire en erreur

 Palaeophotina madecassa n. sp.

 Male vert. Ecusson frontal à peu près moitié plus large que haut. Yeux fortement proéminents. Vertex avec deux sillon très prononcés. Antennes claires à la base, puis brunies. Le pronotum n'est rétréci que vers l'arrière, la prozone est aussi large aue l'élargissement supra coxal, les cotés sont légèrement élargis sous forme de lamelles, (la prozone) et a peu près aussi longue que la plus grande largeur du pronotum ; la métazone est plus courte aue les coxa antérieurs ; les bords sont très fins ( pas épais) dentelés (zandeln) par intervalles réguliers. Les élytres verdâtres, Hyalins seule la base du champ costal est translucide (subopak). Les veines sont vertes, les veines du champ costal présentent une réticulation assez dense. Les ailes sont parfaitement hyalines, aves des nervures vertes. Les deux coxa antérieurs sont finement dentelés, les (lobes , appendices, pointes ?) apicaux (appicallappen) intérieurs (fernés/ obtus). Les fémurs avec 4 épines discoïdales et 4 épines extérieures, les grandes épinesinternes sont noires à la pointe avec une tache à la base ; en dehors de cela une grande tache noire se trouve sur la face intérieure des fémurs dans la région la région du sillon de la griffe qui s'étend depuis la première épine discoïdale jusqu'à la première grande épine interne. Tibias avec 10 épines externe et 14 épines internes . les pattes médianes et postérieures sont fines avec des cils courts. Le métatarse des pattes postérieures sont aussi longs que (tous) les tarses mis ensemble. La plaque suranale transversale. Les cerques sont longs et minces. Dimensions : Male Longueur du corps 41 mm Pronotum longueur 11 mm Pronotum largeur 4,5 mm Métazone longueur 8 mm Elytres 39 mm Fémur 11 mm

 

 

Beier M. ; 1965 ; Die Mantodeen Neu-Guineas

Source : Pacific insects (Honolulu.) ; 0030-8714 ; 7(3):473-502

abstract: espèces non traitées

 

Bennett B G. ; 1984 ; Blue, red and yellow insects (Orthodera ministralis).

Source : New Zealand Entomologist ; ; 8 : 88-90

abstract: Notes are given on yellow, blue and red examples of 7 spp. of normally green insects in New Zealand. These records include the orders: Mantodea, Plecoptera, Orthoptera, Hemiptera and Lepidoptera. Results of a breeding experiment with a yellow praying mantis, Orthodera ministralis (Fabricius), are discussed. The other 6 spp. are Stenoperla prasina, Caedicia simplex, Siphanta acuta, Kikihia ochrina, Nezara viridula and Aenetus virescens.

 

Berenbaum, M.R. ; 1984 ; Mantids Tenodera ardifolia sinensis and milkweed bugs Oncopeltus fasciatus efficacy of aposematic coloration against invertebrate predators.

Source : American Midland Naturalist ; 0003-0031 ; 111 (1) : 64 68

abstract: 4 Abb After attacking and consuming milkweed bugs (O. fasciatus) raised on seeds of milkweed (A.syriaca), the mantid Tenodera ardifolia sinensis regurgitates and shows signs of poisoning by cardenolides, secondary substances sequestered by the bugs from their host plants. After several encounters, mantids refuse to attack milkweed bugs altogether; they even refuse to attack palatable and non-toxic O. fasciatus raised on seeds of sunflower, a plant lacking cardenolides. This is the 1st report of the efficacy of automimicry as a defense against invertebrate predators, and the

 

Bin, F. ; 1985 ; Phoresy in an egg parasitoid: Mantibaria seefelderiana (De Stef.-Per.) (Hym. Scelionidae)./abscent de herman 1998

Source : Meeting Atti XIV Congresso Nazionale Italiano di ; ; 901-902

abstract: Entomologia [...] Union of Biological Sciences. Palermo - Erice - Bagheria, 28 maggio-1 giugno 1985. Notes are given on the phoretic parasitism of Mantis religiosa by the ovipositing females of Mantibaria seefelderiana in the Mediterranean Basin and on the morphological features by which the scelionid is adapted to this form of parasitism. M. seefelderiana had 1 generation a year and the larvae overwintered within the host egg, the adult emerging when adult mantids were available. When a mantid host was found, the mated scelionid female mounted it and removed its own wings, remaining on the host for up to several months, feeding under its wings on its body fluids and moving towards the genital opening in order to inject its own eggs into those of the host as they were laid.

 

Birchard, G.F. ; 1991 ; Water vapor and oxygen exchange of praying manti (Tenodera aridifolia sinensis) egg

Source : Physiological Zoology ; 0031-935X ; 64(4): 960-972

abstract: Mantid egg cases must be capable of preventing desiccation of the developing eggs for 5-6 mo while allowing adequate respiratory gas exchange for timely hatching. This investigation examined water vapor, oxygen, and thermal exchange of Chinese mantis (Tenodera aridifolia sinensis) egg cases. Water vapor conductance was 0.277 mg .cntdot. d-1 .cntdot. mmHg-1. Results of experiments with altered vapor pressure gradients, moving air, and hypobaria were consistent with water vapor loss by simple gaseous diffusion. Experiments at 100% relatively humidity showed a linear increase in the internal egg case temperature with development, peaking more than 0.3.degree.C above ambient temperature before hatching. Egg case O2 consumption increased with increasing hatchling mass. Oxygen consumption at 25.degree.C increased linearly with incubation time and for a case producing 1 g of hatchings peaked at 537.5 .mu.L .cntdot. h-1. The Q10's for O2 consumption between 15.degree. and 25.degree.C were typical of insects. Calculations using diffusive gas exchange equations indicate the high resistance to water vapor flux does not

 

Birkhead, T. ; 1988 ; Life and loves of a sexual cannibal

Source : New Scientist (June 16): 63-66. ; ; (6): 63 -66

abstract: 7 Abb

 

Birkhead, T.R., ; 1988 ; Sexual Cannibalism in the praying mantis Hierodula membranacea BURMEISTER,

Source : Behaviour (Oxford) ; 0005-7959 ; 106(1-2): 112-118

abstract: 2 Abb

 

BITSCH, J. ; 1973 ; Systeme nerveux et endocrine de la tete des Insectes.

Source : Traite de Zoologie. Anatomie, Systématique, Biologie. - ; ; 8(1): 1-799 (61-91)

abstract: Masson et Editeurs (Paris) Abb. 1-416 (26-39)

 

Blatchley, W.S ; 1920 ; Orthoptera of northeastern America, with espicial references of the faunas of Indiana and

Source : The NaturePublishing Company, INDIANAPOLIS ; ; 114-147

abstract: espèces non traitées 4 Abb.

 

Bohra, P. ; 1996 ; Dictyoptera of the Thar Desert.

Source : Faunal diversity in the Thar Desert: gaps in research. ; 81-7233-118-5 ; 167-170

abstract: Scientific Publishers, Jodphur, India A checklist is presented of the dictyopteran (Blattaria and Mantodea) fauna of the Thar Desert area of Rajasthan, India. A number of new records for this area are claimed by the authors.

 

Bonfils, J ; 1969 ; Catalogue raisonne des insectes des Antilles Francaises part 2 Dictyoptera Blattaria and

Source : Annales de Zoologie Ecologie Animale ; ; 1 (2) : 107-120

abstract: 13 Abb.

 

Bonfils, J ; 1967 ; Une espèce nouvelle du genre Oligonyx Saussure:description et notes biologiques (Dict.).

Source : Bulletin de la Societe Entomologique de France ; 0037-928X ; 244-247

abstract: 1abb

 

Bonnet et Finot ; 1885 ; Mission scientifique Tunisie, 1883-1884. Cataloque Raisonne des Orthopteres de la Regence de Tunis.

Source : Typographic et Lithographic, Boehm et Fils (Montpellier) ; ; 4: 5-23, 77-78

BORDAGE, E. ; 1899 ; The Regeneration of limbs in the Mantidae, and the constant occurrence of a Tetramerous Tarsus in limbs regenerated after self-mutilation among the Orthoptera

Source : Ann. Mag. Na Hist. (London.) ; 0374-5481 ; 4(7): 115-118

BORDAGE, E. ; 1901 ; Contribution a l*etude de la régénération des appendices chez les Arthropodes.

Source : Bulletin de la Societe Entomologique de France ; 0037-928X ; 11: 304-307

BORDAS, M. L. ; 1907 ; Les glandes salivaires de la Mante religieuse.

Source : Mem. Soc. Zool. France, ( Paris) ; ; 20: 91-106,

abstract: 12 Abb.

 

BORDAS, M. L. ; 1906 ; Anatomie et structure histologique des glandes mandibulaires des Mantes (Mantis

Source : Compt. Rend. Soc. Biol. (Paris) ; ; 60: 437-441

abstract: 1 Abb.

 

Bowdish, T.I. ; 1993 ; Visual cues used by mantids in learning aversion to aposematically colored prey

Source : American Midland Naturalist ; 0003-0031 ; 129 (2) :215 222

abstract: We experimentally tested visual cues used by the mantid (Tenodera ardifolia) in learning aversion to noxious prey. For 2 wk, we repeatedly presented mantids with milkweed bugs (Oncopeltus fasciatus) that were fed cardenolide- containing seeds of the milkweed, Asclepias syriaca. Milkweed bugs were painted with one of four color patterns: solid black, solid orange, half black and half orange, and alternately striped with orange and black. A fifth treatment included naturally colored (orange and black mottling), unpainted bugs. As mantids gained experience with unpalatable prey, they became significantly more hesitant to strike and struck less frequently. Furthermore, our data suggest mantids presented prey with broken patterns hesitate to strike longer than those presented prey with solid patterns. We conclude that this invertebrate predator can learn to delay attacks on distasteful prey and that pattern in

 

Brackenbury, J. ; 1990 ; Wing movements in the bush cricket Tettigoni viridissima and the mantis Ameles spallanziana during natural leapin

Source : Journal of Zoology (London) ; 0022-5460 ; 220: 593 602

abstract: The movements of the wings during natural jumps made by Tettigonia viridissima and Ameles spallanziana are described from observations in the field in Spain using high-speed flash photography; additional data were obtained for Oecanthus pellucens. In all cases, the wings were usually extended before the hind tarsi left the ground. In most jumps, the 1st downstroke of the wings was completed before take-off and the wings probably contributed directly to the initial propulsion. All species showed a 'peel' variation of the 'clap and fling' mechanism in the hind-wing

 

Brackenbury, J. ; 1991 ; Wing kinematics during natural leaping in th mantids Mantis religiosa and Iris oratoria

Source : Journal of Zoology (London) ; 0022-5460 ; 223: 341 356

abstract: High speed flash photography was used to analyse wing movements of Mantis religiosa and Iris oratoria at the moment of take-off during natural leaping. Wing kinematics are compared with those of the similarly designed locust wing. Iris oratoria showed strong coupling between leg extensor and wind depressor muscle activity immediately prior to take-off, with a possible enhancement of jump momentum. A 'clap and peel' was observed in the hind wings of both species during the first downstroke. Supination in the mantid forewing is accomplished by a backward rotation of the whole of the main wing plate about the claval furrow. Both fore- and hind wings show pronounced ventral flexure at the lower point of stroke reversal. Camber was developed in the hind wing during the upstroke as well as the downstroke. Possible roles of the claval furrow and transverse flexion in protecting the forewing base against torsional forces

 

Brechtel F. ; 1996 ; On the distribution of Mantis religiosa (Linne, 1758) (Mantidae) in Germany.

Source : Carolinea ; 0176-3997 ; 54(0): 73-90

abstract: All known records, completed by some new ones, of Mantis religiosa (LINNE, 1758) from Germany and some neighbouring districts are presented. Existence, endangering factors and protection measures are discussed with special remarks to the variability of the distribution area.

 

Brousse Gaury P. ; 1968 ; Chez les Dictyopteres Mantidae, description d arcs reflexes neuro-endocriniens depuis les

Source : Comptes Rendus Hebdomadaires des Seances de l ; 0567-655X ; 267 (18) : 1468-1470

abstract: Academie des Sciences - D: Sciences Naturelles

 

Brunner, D. ; 1990 ; Morphological adaptations to an unusual defensive strategy in the mantid Orthoderella- ornata Insecta Mantidae.

Source : Journal of Zoology (London) ; 0022-5460 ; 222 (1): 129-136.

abstract: The behaviour of Orthoderella ornata Giglio Tos, 1897, a cryptically coloured mantid, is described wih reference to some morphological adaptations that conceal the typical insect outline. The modification of the typical morphology of the head in mantids is analysed with special mention of the internal structure, the tentorium, and by comparison with the disposition of two other species with a different defensive strategy. The hypothesis that O. ornata has short legs in correlation with its resting position is supported by a morphometric comparison with five other species of mantids which

 

Bullaro M. ; 1999 ; Thoracic and prothoracic leg neuromuscular system of the praying mantid, Sphodromantis lineola (Burmeister).

Source : Journal of Comparative Neurology ; 0021-9967 ; 409(2):325-38

abstract: Historically, praying mantids have attracted attention because of their dramatic prey capture behavior, loosely termed the strike. However, little is known about the neuromuscular organization that underpins the behavior. Although once thought to be quite stereotyped, recent data indicate that the strike is quite plastic and can be aimed accurately within a relatively large three-dimensional space. Hence, successful prey capture requires the integration of (1) visual information, indicating prey has been recognized; and (2) proprioceptive information, indicating head and prothorax (i.e., visual field) position and initial leg positions. This study was undertaken as part of a larger program examining how such sensory information is integrated with the appropriate motor systems. Our goals were (1) to describe the gross thoracic and foreleg neuromuscular system of Sphodromantis lineola and (2) to identify the soma locations of the motor neurons associated with the largest leg nerve, N4, which travels the length of each leg. We found that the thoracic and foreleg neuromusculature of S. lineola are similar but not identical to what is known about just three other species of mantid, and that motor neuron somata associated with N4 are arranged in stereotypical, bilaterally

 

Burrmeister hermann ; 1838 ; Handbush der entomologie

Source : Bei Theod. Chr. Friedr. Enstin. ; ; 517 553

Buttenhoffe P. ; 1995 ; Caudata: Bolitoglossa rufescens (northern Banana salamander). Predation.

Source : Herpetological Review ; 0018-084X ; 26(4):197

Cerda, F. J. ; 1996 ; Mantodea de Venezuela. Generos y lista preliminar de especies parte II: familia Mantidae (subfamilias Liturgousinae y Thespinae.)

Source : Boletin de Entomologia Venezolana ; ; 11: 2, 73-87

abstract: A revision of the genera of the Liturgousinae and Thespinae of the Mantidae of Venezuela is presented. Seven genera and sixteen species (3 new records) are cited. Keys to neotropical subfamilies, tribes and genera, and descriptions for each taxon are also presented.

 

Cerda, F. J. ; 1996 ; Mantodea de Venezuela: generos y lista preliminar de especies parte III: familia Mantidae (subfamilias Oligonychinae, Angelinae y Mantinae)

Source : Boletin de Entomologia Venezolana ; ; 11: 2, 89-101

abstract: Six genera (4 new records) and 10 species (2 new records and 4 undescribed) of the subfamilies Oligonychinae, Angelinae and Mantinae of the family Mantidae from Venezuela are cited. Keys to Neotropical genera and

 

Charnov, E.L. ; 1976 ; Optimal foraging: attack strategy of a manti

Source : American Naturalist ; 0003-0147 ; 110: 141 151

abstract: A simple model of breadth of diet was developed for a random-encounter situation. Predictions made by the model were compared to the behavior of a real predator, the mantid, Hierodula crassa. This mantid supported the predicted behavior. The final section showed that, even though the behavior was as predicted, several alternative explanations were not excluded. In fact, at least with this type of predator, the foraging behavior may reflect several ultimate

 

Chattopadhyay A K. ; 1994 ; Anti-predator strategy of larval aggregation pattern in Aspidomorpha miliaris (Chrysomelidae: Coleoptera).

Source : Entomon ; 0377-9335 ; 19 (3-4) : 125-130

abstract: The larvae of a tortoise beetle, Aspidomorpha miliaris (F.) (Coleoptera:Chrysomelidae) remain in clusters, each in the form of a disc during resting periods. Most of the members of a cluster react synchronously by moving the tip of their exuviae attached to their tail upward to any object approaching them thereby simulating a giant spider. During midday feeding, the larvae disperse and arrange themselves in a linear fashion. The palatability of the larvae to probable predators available in their environment, was tested by offering the larvae individually as well as in natural clusters to lizards, birds, mantids and spiders. The larvae were found to be unpalatable to lizards, birds and mantids probably because of their feeding on toxic plants, Ipomoea fistulosa Mart, ex. Spiders were found to prey on an isolated larva but not on a cluster. The grubs in cluster appeared to evade predation by spiders by a sort of cooperative

 

Chopard, L. ; 1938 ; Mission scientifique de l'Omo, Orhtoptera, 1- Dictyoptera, Phasmodea, Ensifera. tome IV

Source : Editions du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle (PARIS) ; ; 4 (33) : 89 134

abstract: espèces non traitées

 

Chopard, L. ; 1943 ; Faune de l*empire Français, Vol I Orthoptéroïdes de L*Afrique du Nord.

Source : Librairie Larose ; ; 63- 86

Chow, Y. S. ; 1989 ; Protective chemicals in caterpillar survival.

Source : Experientia. ; 0014-4754 ; 45: 4, 390-392

abstract: Larvae of Papilio memnon heronus [P. memnon] and Cerura erminea menciana [C. menciana] were exposed to females of the mantid Hirodula patellifera for varying intervals of time up to 24 h in natural habitats in Taiwan to compare their defence behaviour. P. memnon has an eversible cervical gland or osmeterium in an anterior position on the head and produces volatile acids (isobutyric and 2-methylbutyric acids), while C. menciana has an eversible tube in a posterior position on the abdominal end, but does not secrete acids. Only the Papilio larvae were able to escape from the predator; all the Cerura larvae were dead within 24 h. It is concluded that the mimicry of the P. memnon larva by that of C. menciana does not appear to be an effective mechanism for protecting the latter against

 

Chu G-Z. ; 1994 ; The predation of birds on five species of overwinter insects in small area of poplar

Source : Acta Zoologica Sinica ; 0001-7302 ; 40 (4) : 363-369

abstract: Winter community composition of birds and their predation on five species of wintering insects in a small area of poplar plantation were investigated from mid-November to the end of April in 1991-1992 and 1992-1993 at Yinan Forest Farm (118'29'E, 35'32'N), Yinan County, Shandong Province. 11 bird species were observed and the mean density of total birds was 4.4 individuals per ha. The main bird species pecking insects on trees was the Greater-pied woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) and its mean density was about 0.46 individuals per ha. In the winter of 1991-1992, the average densities of the larvae of poplar clearwing (Paranthrene tubaniformis), the cocoon of slug moth (Chidocampa flavescens) and the oothecas of mantids (Hierodula patellifera, Paratenodera angustipennis and P. aridifolia) were 91.4, 15.9 and 56.0 individuals per ha. and the general predated percentage was 59.5%, 70% and 66% respectively. For the larvae of poplar clearwing and the oothecas of mantids, there were significant positive correlations between the predated number and the date expressed in the ordinal number of ten-day periods from the last ten-day of November to the second ten-day of February, and there were significant negative correlations from the last ten-day of February to the last ten-day of April. In the winter of 1992-1993, the average densities of those overwintering insects mentioned above were 37.6, 1.1 and 13.2 individuals per ha. respectively. The general predated percentage was 44.8% for the larvae of poplar clearwing and 56% for the oothecas of mantids. The correlations between the predated number and the date were slight. In addition, the difference between the predated percentages caused by the positions of overwinter insects on the trees and the effects of some parasitic insects on the birds

 

Cloarec A. ; 1984 ; Mechanisms implied in predator prey distance estimation in Ranatra.

Source : Behavioural Processes ; 0376-6357 ; 9 (2-3) :123-134

abstract: Data from previous experiments on predator-prey distance estimation during ontogeny are compared to theoretical interpretations. In Ranatra the relationships between performance (maximum reactive distances), effectors (length of forelegs) and receptors (eyes) do not remain constant during nymphal development, contrary to mantids (Maldonado et al., 1973). The hypothesis of an automatic morphological adaptation occurring after each molt cannot be retained. Burkhardt et al.'s (1973) theoretical analysis of binocular vision in insects was applied to Ranatra: for the 1st 4 nymphal instars, the calculated limits of binocular vision coincide with maximum reactive distances. This could explain why these animals do not react to prey items presented at distances equal to the length of their forelegs before the 5th instar. The theoretical limits of binocular vision are further away than the maximum capture distances and the

 

Cockell, C. S. ; 1989 ; Survey of sorghum earhead bug and its natural enemies in Karnataka.

Source : Journal of Biological Control ; 0970-5732 ; 3: 1, 13-16.

abstract: A survey of Calocoris angustatus and its natural enemies conducted between 1977 and 1980 in 8 sorghum growing districts in Karnataka revealed the presence of only one species with colour variations in all the districts. The mirid population was higher in the kharif season in Mysore, Bijapur, Chitradurga, Bellary, Dharwad and Belgaum districts compared to other districts. During summer, the maximum incidence of the mirids was recorded at Mysore (16.55), whereas during the rabi season it was highest in Bijapur (24). The natural enemies found in the survey were the formicids Camponotus compressus, and C. paria, the reduviid Rhinocoris fuscipes, the lygaeid Geocoris tricolor, the mantid Hierodula sp., erythraeids, 16 species of spiders and the entomogenous fungus Cephalosporium sp. The

 

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