African Mantis vs Round-bodied Scydmaenine
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Mantis | Round-bodied Scydmaenine |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sphodromantis viridis | Scydmaenus tarsatus |
| Order | Mantodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mantidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 60-80 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Mantis
A large, powerful mantis that occurs in green or brown color forms. It is one of the most commonly kept pet mantis species due to its hardy nature.
Did You Know?
African mantises can rotate their heads 180 degrees, giving them a near-complete field of view without moving their bodies.
Round-bodied Scydmaenine
A minute, convex rove beetle of the subfamily Scydmaeninae with a distinctively constricted waist between thorax and abdomen. It is a specialized predator of armored mites in forest soil.
Did You Know?
This tiny beetle has evolved specialized mandibles that can crack open the heavily armored shells of oribatid mites, prey that most other predators cannot exploit.