Descripciones taxonómicas de Mántidos (Insecta: Mantodea) del departamento del Atlántico, Colombia, con apuntes sobre su distribución

Abstract

Taxonomic revision of 98 mantids specimens stored in the biological collections (UARC- 135) from Atlántico University was performed in order to contribute to the knowledge of mantodea order present in Colombia. The species identification was based on a thorough analysis of morphological characters and male genitalia of some specimens. We present for the first time taxonomic descriptions and distribution notes of 15 mantids species in dry tropical forest (Dt-F) ecosystem from Atlántico department, thus expanding knowledge of the Mantodea diversity in the Caribbean region.