How to Identify Acanthopidae
Acanthopidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Mantodea, class Insecta. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Acanthopidae Species
Acanthops falcata Stal, 1877
Acanthops falcata Stal, 1877
Acanthops falcata is a sexually dimorphic mantis that camouflages as dead leaves…
Acanthops falcataria Goeze, 1778
Acanthops falcataria Goeze, 1778
Acanthops falcataria, the South American dead leaf mantis, is a sexually dimorph…
Callibia diana Stoll, 1813
Callibia diana Stoll, 1813
Callibia is a monotypic genus of praying mantis in Acanthopidae, containing only…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Acanthopidae?
Acanthopidae animals belong to the Mantodea order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 7 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Acanthopidae?
Acanthopidae is classified in the order Mantodea, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.
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