Mantoida
Newman, 1838
Species Guides
1- Mantoida maya(Little Yucatán Mantis)
Mantoida is a of praying mantises comprising eleven recognized , placed in the Mantoididae. Species are distributed across Mexico, Central America, and South America. The genus is distinguished from other mantodean groups by its unique phylogenetic position within the superfamily Mantoidoidea. One extinct species, †Mantoida matthiasglinki, has been described from the fossil record.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Mantoida can be distinguished from other by its placement in the Mantoididae, which is characterized by specific morphological features separating it from the more diverse family Mantidae. The genus is represented in scientific illustrations and phylogenetic diagrams as a key example of mantodean diversity. Precise diagnostic morphological characters for -level identification within Mantoida require examination of detailed taxonomic literature.
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Distribution
Native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. The spans a broad latitudinal range across the Neotropical region.
Similar Taxa
- MantidaeMantoididae (containing Mantoida) is distinguished from Mantidae, the largest of mantids, by phylogenetic and morphological differences; Mantoida represents a separate lineage within Mantodea.