Amycla Rafinesque, 1815 Mantispilla Enderlein, 1910 Mantispa[1] is the type genus of insects in the family Mantispidae[2] and subfamily Mantispinae (order Neuroptera).

Species have a fairly worldwide distribution (but not Australia).

[3] The defining characteristic of Mantispa is the presence of dark, short, thick setae on the mesothorax and occiput (rear head segment).

[4] The Catalogue of Life lists:[2]