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Definition of Mantid
1. Noun. Predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer.
Generic synonyms: Dictyopterous Insect
Group relationships: Genus Mantis
Specialized synonyms: Mantis Religioso, Praying Mantid, Praying Mantis
Definition of Mantid
1. Noun. mantis (insect) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Mantid
1. mantis [n -S] - See also: mantis
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mantid
Literary usage of Mantid
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington by Entomological Society of Washington (1914)
"While the mantid larvae were young and numerous they were kept together in one
insect case and frequent cases of cannibalism occurred; but as they grew ..."
2. Entomological News and Proceedings of the Entomological Section of the by Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Entomological Section (1916)
"... group—in other words the Neuroptera may be related to the mantids through the
mediation of the Plecoptera. A comparison of certain mantid forms (such as ..."
3. Annual Report (1902)
"Three or four years ago a specimen or two of a large mantid were found in the
nursery of Thomas Meehan & Sons at German- town, Pa. More specimens were taken ..."
4. The Review of Applied Entomology by Commonwealth Institute of Entomology, Imperial Bureau of Entomology (1916)
"... mantid and cicada eggs on persimmon; ... and mantid eggs. on Thuya. From Iowa:
Eriosoma lanigerum on crab-apple. ..."
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