Zoolea is a South American genus of praying mantises.

Species

The Mantodea Species File lists:

• Zoolea descampsi Roy & Ehrmann, 2009

• Zoolea lobipes Olivier, 1792 - type species

• Zoolea major Giglio-Tos, 1914

• Zoolea minor Giglio-Tos, 1914

• Zoolea orba Burmeister, 1838

Description

A characteristic of this genus is anterior femora with superior pre-apical lobes. This genus is one which contains species known as Unicorn Mantis.

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