African Bark Mantis vs Sri Lankan Green Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Bark Mantis | Sri Lankan Green Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tarachodes afzelii | Hierodula patellifera |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Eremiaphilidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 55-70 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Sri Lanka, India, Southeast Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Bark Mantis
A small flat mantis with mottled grey-brown coloring perfectly matching tree bark. It presses its body flat against trunks to hunt.
Did You Know?
They run sideways across bark surfaces with remarkable speed, a behavior unique among mantises.
Sri Lankan Green Mantis
A common bright green mantis found across tropical Asia and parts of Oceania. It is highly adaptable and thrives in both wild and urban environments.
Did You Know?
It has been introduced to multiple Pacific islands where it now controls pest insect populations.