African Predatory Lacewing vs African Bark Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Predatory Lacewing | African Bark Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysopa pudica | Tarachodes afzelii |
| Order | Neuroptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Eremiaphilidae |
| Size | 16-24 mm wingspan | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa | West Africa, Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Predatory Lacewing
A robust lacewing found across tropical Africa in forested and cultivated areas. Adults and larvae both contribute to pest suppression.
Did You Know?
It is frequently collected in cocoa agroforestry systems where it helps control cocoa mirids.
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.