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Zoolea
Genus of praying mantises
Zoolea is a South American genus of praying mantises.
01Species
The Mantodea Species File 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
02Description
A characteristic of this genus is anterior femora with superior pre-apical lobes. This genus is one which contains species known as Unicorn Mantis.
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- Zoolea lobipes.jpg by James A. G. Rehn, Public domain
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