Mantispidae

[Calavera]

I managed to breed a wasp with a praying mantis! I shall name him "Mantispidae"!

-Cala-

 

[serenitystarlite]

My love of mantises and my fear of wasps leaves me confused and scared but he looks pretty cool

 

[CleaTheChameleon]

Did you really breed them?

Thats awesome

 

[Calavera]

Did you really breed them?

Thats awesome

Im afraid I can't take credit for this invention. Mantispidae is a family of Neuroptera (Lacewings and antlions) and are in no way related to mantids. This little fellow uses Batsian mimicry to infiltrate the hives of paper wasps and feed on their larvae. Its raptorial forelimbs and truncate, elongated pronotum are textbook examples of convergent evolution. I am truly grateful to have found this rare and unique specimen! Insects are truly fascinating creatures!

-Cala-

 

[Lizardlover]

Did you really breed them?

Thats awesome

They are from two seperate genus, and families, breeding is impossible.