Definition of Mantispid

1. Noun. Insect that resembles a mantis; larvae are parasites in the nests of spiders and wasps.

Generic synonyms: Neuropteran, Neuropteron, Neuropterous Insect
Group relationships: Family Mantispidae, Mantispidae

Definition of Mantispid

1. n. Any neuropterous insect of the genus Mantispa, and allied genera. The larvæ feed on plant lice. Also used adjectively. See Illust. under Neuroptera.

Medical Definition of Mantispid

1. Any neuropterous insect of the genus Mantispa, and allied genera. The larvae feed on plant lice. Also used adjectively. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mantispid

manticore
manticores
mantid
Mantidae
mantids
manties
mantiger
mantilla
mantillas
Mantinea
Mantineia
mantis
mantis
mantises
mantispid (current term)
mantispid (current term)
Mantispidae
mantissa
mantissa
mantissas
mantis crab
mantis prawn
Mantis religioso
mantis shrimp
mantle
mantle
mantled
mantled ground squirrel
mantlepiece
mantles

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