Amazonian Bark Mantis vs Malagasy Bark Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amazonian Bark Mantis | Malagasy Bark Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Liturgusa amazonica | Liturgusa malagassa |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Liturgusidae | Liturgusidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Colombia | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Amazonian Bark Mantis
A cryptic bark mantis found in the Amazon basin that is almost invisible on tree bark. Its mottled brown and gray coloring matches lichen-covered trunks perfectly.
Did You Know?
It was one of 19 new bark mantis species described in a major 2014 revision of the genus.
Malagasy Bark Mantis
A flattened mantis that lives pressed against tree trunks, with mottled brown and gray coloring that perfectly matches bark. It runs rapidly across bark surfaces to catch prey.
Did You Know?
Rather than ambushing prey from a stationary position like most mantises, it actively pursues insects across tree bark at surprising speed.