Amazonian Bark Mantis vs Rufous Bark Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amazonian Bark Mantis | Rufous Bark Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Liturgusa amazonica | Amorphoscelis rufula |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Liturgusidae | Amorphoscelidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Colombia | Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Rufous Bark Mantis
A reddish-brown bark mantis from Central Africa that blends with red-barked tropical trees. Its rufous coloring is distinctive among bark mantises.
Did You Know?
Its reddish color is thought to match the bark of certain Entandrophragma mahogany trees.