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Neuropterans: Lacewings, Antlions, and OwlfliesFound in Central Florida
Found this mantis in Central Florida. What kind is it? Thanks
Mr. Strong
Hi Mr. Strong,
What we can tell you for sure is that this is not a mantis. It is a totally unrelated insect known as a Mantidfly in the family Mantispidae. The genus and species are pure speculation. Your specimen resembles Dicromantispa sayi which is pictured on BugGuide.
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