Family: Sibyllidae (sybyllid mantids)

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This is a very small family of fragile mantids with a forked and laterally toothed projection on top of the head. The prothorax, which is long and slender, is armed with lateral lobes and a rather sharp dorsal projection.     

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Sybylla pretiosa (body length 45mm) [image by M. Picker & C. Griffiths © from Field Guide  to Insects of South Africa, used with permission].

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