African Grass Mantis vs Conehead Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Grass Mantis | Conehead Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrgomantis nasuta | Empusa pennata |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Mantidae | Empusidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 47-65 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Grass Mantis
An extremely slender mantis shaped like a grass stem with an elongated head and thorax. It sways gently in the wind to mimic grass blades.
Did You Know?
Their body is so thin and elongated that they are virtually invisible when aligned with a single grass stem.
Conehead Mantis
A distinctive European mantis with a tall conical head crest and feathery antennae in males. Nymphs resemble small aliens with their elongated heads and stick-like bodies.
Did You Know?
Nymphs of the conehead mantis curl their abdomen upward over their body when walking, causing them to resemble tiny scorpions to deter predators.