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Records of Mantid Predators (Insecta: Mantodea) in an Eco-Restoration Site of Chennai, India

Records of Mantid Predators (Insecta: Mantodea) in an Eco-Restoration Site of Chennai, India Eco-restoration of Adyar Creek and Estuary (300 acres), renamed Tholkappia Poonga was surveyed for Mantid diversity. Nine species belonging to 5 families were recorded and reported here. A list of plant species harbouring their insect preys is provided. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Proceedings of the Zoological Society Springer Journals

Records of Mantid Predators (Insecta: Mantodea) in an Eco-Restoration Site of Chennai, India

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Abstract

Eco-restoration of Adyar Creek and Estuary (300 acres), renamed Tholkappia Poonga was surveyed for Mantid diversity. Nine species belonging to 5 families were recorded and reported here. A list of plant species harbouring their insect preys is provided.

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Proceedings of the Zoological Society – Springer Journals

Published: Sep 1, 2022

Keywords: Mantid diversity; Host plants; Adyar Creek and Estuary; Tholkappia Poonga; 9 species; 5 families

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