| Spined Dwarf Mantis | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Mantodea |
| Family | Amelidae |
| Genus | Ameles |
| Conservation Status | |
 Extinct | |
The Spined Dwarf Mantis (Ameles fasciipennis) an extinct species of praying mantis that was endemic to Italy in the Tolentino area, and has not been seen since 1871, despite extensive surveys of the region.
Gallery[]
_female_(8348866507).jpg "European Dwarf Mantis (Ameles spallanzania) female (8348866507).jpg (684 KB)")
