How to Identify Miomantidae
Miomantidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Mantodea, class Insecta. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Miomantidae Species
Cilnia humeralis Saussure, 1871
Cilnia humeralis Saussure, 1871
Cilnia humeralis, the wide-armed mantis, is an aggressive cannibalistic African …
Miomantis caffra Saussure, 1871
Miomantis caffra Saussure, 1871
Miomantis caffra, the springbok mantis, is a native Southern African praying man…
Miomantis paykullii Stal, 1871
Miomantis paykullii Stal, 1871
Miomantis paykullii is a 3.5-4.5 cm praying mantis found across parts of Africa …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Miomantidae?
Miomantidae animals belong to the Mantodea order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 3 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 Miomantidae?
Miomantidae is classified in the order Mantodea, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
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