Mantispidae (Noun)
Meaning
Mantispids.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Mantispidae is a family of insects in the order Neuroptera, commonly known as mantidflies or mantispids.
- The mantispidae family consists of over 400 species of mantidflies, which are often mistaken for true mantises.
- Mantispidae are known for their unique, elongated bodies and spiked forelegs, which they use to capture prey.
- Some species of mantispidae are specialized to mimic the appearance and movement of ants, allowing them to infiltrate ant colonies.
- Mantispidae are generally small to medium-sized insects, with most species ranging in length from 1-5 centimeters.