Mantidae

Pronunciation
/man-ti-DEI/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Mantid
Plural
Mantidae

Definition

A family of praying mantids (Mantodea), characterized by their elongated bodies and raptorial front legs.

Full guide

Read the full Mantidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.

Etymology

From the Greek 'mantis', meaning 'prophet'.

Example

The Mantidae family includes species like the European mantis (Mantis religiosa) and the Chinese mantis (Tenodera sinensis).

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