Zoolea

Zoolea is a South American genus of praying mantises.

Species

The Mantodea Species File lists:

• Zoolea descampsi <small>Roy & Ehrmann, 2009</small>
• Zoolea lobipes <small>Olivier, 1792</small> - type species
• Zoolea major <small>Giglio-Tos, 1914</small>
• Zoolea minor <small>Giglio-Tos, 1914</small>
• Zoolea orba <small>Burmeister, 1838</small>

Description

A characteristic of this genus is anterior femora with superior pre-apical lobes. This genus is one which contains species known as Unicorn Mantis.

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