Checklist of Mantodea from the Caribbean region of Colombia

Study Extent

The study was performed in different entomological collections across Colombia since January 2022, where samples of Mantodea representative from the Caribbean coast of Colombia were deposited.

Sampling

Researchers with good taxonomic knowledge visited different entomological collections and revised the Mantodea collection, identifying to species level when necessary and listing the departments of the Caribbean region of Colombia where those species occur.

Quality Control

The taxonomic quality of the checklist is ensured by having experts confirming the identification of the species. The data quality is ensured with the revision performed by the BID Regional Project Support Team, where all critical errors are pointed and fixed.

Method steps

1. The entomological collections in Puerto Colombia and Santa Marta were visited. It was identified the samples of Mantodea from the Caribbean coast of Colombia. All available occurrence data was written in a Darwin Core template available in the GBIF website. When necessary, the researcher identified or confirmed the species. From the occurrence data, it was elaborated the checklist of species. The data was sent for quality control. All critical errors were fixed, all non-critical errors were discussed and incorporated when necessary. The data was published and available to posterior modifications.

All mantids from the Caribbean region of Colombia, founded in entomological collections, were identified to species level.

1. Mantodea
   common name: Mantis rank: order

This checklist covers three departments currently included in the Caribbean region of Colombia: Atlántico, Bolívar, Magdalena.