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Mantispa

Mantispa is the type genus of insects in the family Mantispidae and subfamily Mantispinae of the order Neuroptera. Species have a fairly worldwide distribution (but not Australia).

Etymology

The genus name Mantispa comes from "mantis" and "pagana", from the species name Mantis pagana..

Description

The defining characteristic of Mantispa is the presence of dark, short, thick setae on the mesothorax and occiput (rear head segment).

Species

The Catalogue of Life lists:

References

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