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Stagmomantis resacae
Stagmomantis resacae is a species of mantis described in 2021, making it a relatively recent addition to the genus Stagmomantis. It is native to North America. As a member of the Mantidae family, it shares the characteristic predatory morphology and behaviors typical of mantids, including raptorial forelegs adapted for catching prey. The species name suggests a possible association with resaca habitats—oxbow lakes or seasonal wetlands common in the southern United States and northern Mexico.
Thespis
Thespis is a genus of mantises in the family Thespidae, order Mantodea. These insects belong to the tribe Thespini within the subfamily Thespinae. The genus has been documented through over 1,400 observations on iNaturalist. Species in this genus are predatory insects characterized by their raptorial forelegs used for capturing prey.