Mantispidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Neuroptera, class Insecta. The family contains 14 accepted species worldwide.
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Spaminta minjerribae Lambkin, 1986
Spaminta minjerribae is a mantidfly species in the family Mantispidae, known to …
Climaciella brunnea (Say, 1824)
Climaciella brunnea is a mantis-mimicking wasp-impersonating neuropteran found f…
Zeugomantispa minuta (Fabricius, 1775)
Zeugomantispa minuta is a predatory mantis-like insect with parasitoid larvae th…
Leptomantispa pulchella (Banks, 1912)
Leptomantispa pulchella is a mantidfly species of the family Mantispidae found i…
Dicromantispa interrupta (Say, 1825)
Dicromantispa interrupta is a spotted-wing mantidfly found in North and Central …
Dicromantispa sayi (Banks, 1897)
Dicromantispa sayi is a 14-15 mm mantidfly native to areas with spiders, feeding…
Mantispa styriaca (Poda, 1761)
Mantispa styriaca, the Styrian praying lacewing, is an insect found in southern …
Mantispidae animals belong to the Neuroptera order in the Animalia kingdom. The species' wings are distinctive: they often have thick brown edges and transparent inner areas. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Mantispidae is classified in the order Neuroptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. brunnea attract females using a distinctive pheromone.
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