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Gladiator Bug

Mantophasma zephyra

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About

One of the first species described in the newest insect order Mantophasmatodea, erected in 2002. A small wingless predator also called a heelwalker for its distinctive gait.

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This species belongs to the insect order Mantophasmatodea, described in 2002 β€” the first new insect order to be discovered in nearly 90 years.