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Mantophasmatodea - Gladiators

 

Classification

 Phylum: Arthropoda
 Class: Hexapoda
 Order: Mantophasmatodea

GladiatorsThis is a new order of insects that was first discovered in 2002!

Gladiators are found in Africa and are wingless. They are carnivores and look like praying mantises.