Zoolea

Zoolea
Zoolea lobipes
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Mantodea
Family: Mantidae
Genus: Zoolea

Zoolea is a South American genus of praying mantises represented by the following species:[1]

A characteristic of this genus is anterior femora with superior preapical lobes. [2] This genus is one which contains species known as Unicorn Mantis.[3]

See also

References

  1. Ehrmann, R. 2002. Mantodea: Gottesanbeterinnen der Welt. Natur und Tier, Münster.
  2. Earthlife List of Species
  3. List of mantises and common names


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