mantispidae
/mænˈtɪspɪdi/
noun
- A family of insects that look like a cross between a mantis and a lacewing, with grasping front legs and long wings.
- The mantispidae is sometimes called a mantidfly because of its appearance.
- Scientists study mantispidae to understand how they evolved their unique body shape.
- I found a mantispidae resting on a leaf; it looked like a tiny mantis with delicate wings.