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Mantodea
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Definition
: An order of insects, comprising a single family (Mantidae), restricted almost entirely to the tropics. Only one species, the praying mantis (Mantis religiosa), is found in temperate habitats.
do not use /drug eff for insecticides: TN 111
Other names
Praying Manti; Mantodeas; Mantis, Praying; Mantid; Manti, Praying; Praying Mantis; Mantids; Mantidae