Spined dwarf mantis

Extinct species of praying mantis

The spined dwarf mantis (Ameles fasciipennis) is an extinct species of praying mantis that was endemic to Italy.^[2]

It has only been collected once, probably in 1871 in the Tolentino area, and has not been seen since, despite extensive entomological surveys of the region.^[3]

Conservation

The IUCN Red List has declared this species extinct.

References

1. Battiston, R. (2020). "Ameles fasciipennis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020. IUCN: e.T44791445A170111359. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
2. [1] Texas A&M University
3. [2] Ameles fasciipennis