Australian Web Spinner vs Venezuelan Bark Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Web Spinner | Venezuelan Bark Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Metoligotoma reducta | Liturgusa fossetti |
| Order | Embioptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Australembiidae | Liturgusidae |
| Size | 8.0-12.0 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Venezuela |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
Australian Web Spinner
An Australian web spinner found under eucalyptus bark in eastern Australia. It is endemic to the continent and belongs to a uniquely Australian family.
Did You Know?
Australia has its own endemic family of web spinners found nowhere else on Earth.
Venezuelan Bark Mantis
A small bark mantis from Venezuela described in the 2014 revision of the genus. It has subtle brown markings that match the bark of tropical hardwoods.
Did You Know?
It was named after the jazz musician Lester 'Pres' Fossett by the describing entomologist.