Chloroharpax
# Chloroharpax

Chloroharpax is a genus of praying mantis in the family Hymenopodidae. The genus is monotypic, being represented by a single species, Chloroharpax modesta, commonly called the Nigerian flower mantis, and is found across West Africa.

## Description

Both males and females are about 3-4 centimeters in length when adult while 1st instar nymphs are about 4-5 millimeters in length. The adults are bright green with rounded blue eyes; adult females have a pair yellow ocellated eyespots on their wings. The species is able to hunt prey larger than itself, attacking and chasing its prey.

## Range

Ivory Coast, Guinea, Ghana, Republic of the Congo, Gabon and Cameroon.

## Captivity

Chloroharpax modesta are kept in captivity.

