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Thesaurus: mantispid

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

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  1. n. Any neuropterous insect of the genus Mantispa, and allied genera. The larvae feed on plant lice. Also used adjectively. See Illust. under Neuroptera.
  2. n. insect that resembles a mantis; larvae are parasites in the nests of spiders and wasps
  3. Any neuropterous insect of the genus Mantispa, and allied genera. The larvæ feed on plant lice. Also used adjectively. See Illust. under Neuroptera.
  4. Any neuropterous insect of the genus Mantispa, and alliedgenera. The larvæ feed on plant lice. Also used adjectively. SeeIllust. under Neuroptera.
  5. n. Any neuropterous insect of the genus Mantispa, and allied genera. The larvae feed on plant lice. Also used adjectively. See Illust. under Neuroptera.