Documenting Mantodea species in South African museum collections and an updated species list.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The previous species list of South African Mantodea, published in 1998, was largely compiled from the literature and did not incorporate data from the many insect museum collections available in the country. It is estimated that approximately 120 species of Mantodea occur in South Africa; however, since no historical museum records were previously incorporated, the current information is considered to be outdated and not a true reflection of the Mantodea fauna within this region. A checklist of species is an important benchmark for any insect group, especially in light of the worldwide declines of insect diversity reported over the last decade. Checklists that provide accurate information on insect diversity, especially for groups, such as the Mantodea which could be und

SUBMITTER: Greyvenstein B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10848684 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature