Miomantinae

Miomantinae
Adult female Miomantis paykullii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Order: Mantodea
Family: Mantidae
Subfamily: Miomantinae
Species

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Miomantinae is a subfamily of insects Mantodea the family Mantidae. The species shows similar characteristics and behavior to other insects of the Mantidea family. It includes 2 tribes: Miomantini and Rivetinini[1]

Rivetina baetica from Sicily.

Taxonomy

Tribes ** Miomantini

Tribes ** Rivetinini

Species present in Italy

The only species of this subfamily present in Italy are Geomantis larvoides and Rivetina baetica[2]

Species present in Australia

There are about 28 subfamilies of this species in Australia, they thrive in temperate regions across the country. They are also noticed across temperate areas of New Zealand.[3]

Additional images

References

  1. "Subfamily Miomantinae". Taxa Hierarchy. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
  2. "Mantidae". Ameles. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
  3. "Mantidae Families". Bug Guide. Retrieved 18 May 2013.


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