Thespis parva

Drury, 1773

Slender Prairie Mantis

Thespis parva is a small to medium-sized mantis in the Thespidae, commonly known as the Slender Prairie Mantis. It occurs in South America, with confirmed records from Brazil (Rondônia and Roraima states). As a member of the Thespinae, it possesses the characteristic forelegs typical of mantises, adapted for capturing prey. The species was first described by Drury in 1773, making it one of the earlier described mantises from the Neotropical region.

Thespis parva Illustrations of Exotic Entomology II 39 (cropped) 2 by Plates: Dru Drury (1725–1803). Text: John Obadiah Westwood (1805–1893). Used under a Public domain license.Thespis parva Illustrations of Exotic Entomology II 39 (cropped) by Plates: Dru Drury (1725–1803). Text: John Obadiah Westwood (1805–1893). Used under a Public domain license.Illustrations of Exotic Entomology II 39 by Plates: Dru Drury (1725–1803). Text: John Obadiah Westwood (1805–1893). Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Thespis parva: /ˈθɛspɪs ˈpɑrvə/

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Distribution

Brazil: Rondônia (BR-RO) and Roraima (BR-RR) states.

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