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