Mantispidae
Pronunciation: [Man⋅TISS·pe·dee]
Common Name: Mantispids, Mantidflies
Description: Adults have an elongated prothorax and raptorial (prey-catching) front legs. Wings fold flat over the back at rest. Larvae are predators of spider eggs and wasp larvae.
Spot ID Key Characters:
- Elongated prothorax
- Raptorial (prey-catching) front legs
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Order: Neuroptera
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