Ameles spallanzania (Insecta, Dictyoptera): A newly introduced species of Mantodea in Crimean fauna
Journal: Journal of Orthoptera Research
Year: 2026

Recent years have seen the arrival of many non-native species of praying mantises (Insecta: Mantodea) around the globe. These introductions are thought to be either accidental, aided by human transport and decorative plants, or a result of expansion of their natural distribution range. The Crimean Peninsula is especially affected by the arrival and colonization of invasive insect species, most of which have no specialized natural enemies. Here, the first findings of the European dwarf mantis ( A