Habitat:worldwide, especially in the tropics and subtropics. Only 5 species of Mantispa occur in Europe
Status: No Conservation Concerns
I couldn’t help but think of Ellie Goulding’s son “Starry Eyed” when I first saw photos of these Mantidflies (Mantispa sp.) Just look at those kaleidoscope eyes!
There are over 400 species of these net-winged insects worldwide, and while they do bear a striking resemblance to Praying Manti, they are actually more closely related to lacewings.
I don’t know about that… it looks to me like there’s a bit of mantis DNA nestled in there somewheres. Maybe the milkman paid a visit to a lovely lady mantis somewhere in their genetic history… if you know what I’m sayin’….
