Empusidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Mantodea, class Insecta. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
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Empusidae animals belong to the Mantodea order in the Animalia kingdom. This species is characterized by extremely slender limbs with large appendages. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Empusidae is classified in the order Mantodea, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The species is especially well known for swaying its body back and forth to mimic a stick blowing in the wind.
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