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Lemantis is a genus of praying mantises in the order Mantodea. It is placed in the family Mantidae and includes several described species native to Africa.

Members are typically medium-sized mantises with the elongated bodies and raptorial forelegs characteristic of the group. They use ambush predation, remaining motionless among foliage before striking at prey.

The genus Lemantis was established to classify mantises with shared morphological traits distinct from closely related genera. Ongoing research, including molecular analyses, has clarified relationships within Mantidae and may lead to future revisions.

Like other mantises, Lemantis species are primarily insectivorous, preying on small arthropods. They are important predators in their ecosystems and can be seasonal in activity, with life cycles tied to local rainfall patterns.

There is limited species-level conservation data for Lemantis. Habitat loss and environmental change may threaten some populations, but comprehensive assessments are lacking.