Tarachodidae

Tarachodidae

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tarachodidae: //ˌtærəˈkoʊdɪdiː//

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Summary

Tarachodidae is a family of mantises that has been modified in classification, with notable species primarily located in Africa and Asia. It consists of various genera previously classified under separate subfamilies, which have been reclassified into new families.

Habitat

Primarily found in Afrotropical regions, with some species in Oriental and Palaearctic areas.

Distribution

Africa and Asia, specifically the Afrotropical region and some parts of the Oriental and Palaearctic regions.

Evolution

Tarachodidae is now considered an obsolete family within the order Mantodea, with its species and genera reassigned to different subfamilies and families.

Similar Taxa

  • Eremiaphilidae
  • Haaniidae
  • Leptomantellidae

Tags

  • mantodea
  • Tarachodidae
  • insect classification
  • Afrotropical
  • Eremiaphilidae