Apical Flower Mantis vs Gambian Conehead Mantis

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Apical Flower Mantis Gambian Conehead Mantis
Scientific Name Creobroter apicalis Empusa guttula
Order Mantodea Mantodea
Family Hymenopodidae Empusidae
Size 25-35 mm 45-60 mm
Habitat Underground Grasslands
Diet Fruit Feeders Omnivores
Regions Indonesia, Malaysia, Borneo Gambia, Senegal, Mali
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Apical Flower Mantis

A small flower mantis from Southeast Asia with distinctive markings at the tips of its forewings. It is commonly found on low shrubs and herbaceous plants.

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Did You Know?

The dark apical spots on its wings give it its common name and help identify the species.

Gambian Conehead Mantis

A West African conehead mantis with spotted markings on its wings and body. It is found in savanna habitats where it perches on tall grasses.

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Did You Know?

Its spotted body pattern helps it blend with seed heads of savanna grasses.