Mantodea

order of insects Mantodea (Mantodea) is an order comprising closely related families of organisms. It contains 6 families with 52 known species. This includes the family groups Amelidae, Amorphoscelidae, Empusidae, Eremiaphilidae, Mantidae, and Rivetinidae. Among its members, 11 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Insects (Insecta).