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