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