Metallyticidae

Metallyticidae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Mantodea
Family: Metallyticidae
Genus: Metallyticus
Species

Metallyticus fallax
Metallyticus pallipes
Metallyticus semiaeneus
Metallyticus splendidus
Metallyticus violaceus

The mantis family Metallyticidae consists of a single small genus, living mostly in South-East Asia. The species are dark and somewhat flattened and roach-like in appearance, with metallic reflections.

See also

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