Zoolea
Genus of praying mantises
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Zoolea[1] is a South American genus of praying mantises.[2]
| Zoolea | |
|---|---|
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| Zoolea lobipes | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Mantodea |
| Family: | Mantidae |
| Subfamily: | Vatinae |
| Tribe: | Vatini |
| Genus: | Zoolea Serville, 1839 |
Species
The Mantodea Species File[3] lists:
- Zoolea descampsi Roy & Ehrmann, 2009
- Zoolea lobipes Olivier, 1792 - type species
- Zoolea major Giglio-Tos, 1914
- Zoolea minor Giglio-Tos, 1914
- Zoolea orba Burmeister, 1838
Description
A characteristic of this genus is anterior femora with superior pre-apical lobes.[4] This genus is one which contains species known as Unicorn Mantis.[5]