September 28, 2025Open Access

First record of (Westwood, 1847) and two species of the genus Enderlein, 1910 (Neuroptera: Mantispidae) from the sub-Himalayan foothills of West Bengal, India

Puntos clave

Three mantidfly species, including euclimacia nodosa, were recorded, enhancing knowledge of regional biodiversity.
A rare color variant of e. nodosa and an unidentified mantispilla species underline their ecological significance.
A year-long study utilized light traps to document these species, showcasing effective data collection methods.
Redescriptions and illustrations of the species contribute valuable information to the existing fauna records.

Resumen

A year-long light trap study records three neuropteran mantidfly species, namely Euclimacia nodosa, Mantispilla indica, and an unidentified Mantispilla sp. from the sub-Himalayan Terai region of West Bengal. Among the three species, a colour variant of rare wasp-mimicking mantidfly E. nodosa, and an unknown species of Mantispilla, are significant. A redescription of all three species, with illustrations, is provided, which will enrich information about neuropteran fauna from this biodiverse landscape.

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