Austrophasma caledonense vs Karoophasma biedouwense
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Austrophasma caledonense | Karoophasma biedouwense |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Austrophasma caledonense | Karoophasma biedouwense |
| Order | Mantophasmatodea | Mantophasmatodea |
| Family | Austrophasmatidae | Austrophasmatidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Africa | Africa |
| Conservation | Endangered | Endangered |
Austrophasma caledonense
A heelwalker from the Caledon district of South Africa. Females are larger than males and deposit eggs in sandy soil where they overwinter.
Did You Know?
The first living specimens were found after scientists matched an amber fossil to mysterious museum specimens from Namibia.
Karoophasma biedouwense
A gladiator insect endemic to the Biedouw Valley in South Africa. It is nocturnal and hunts among low shrubs in semi-arid fynbos.
Did You Know?
Each heelwalker species tends to occupy a tiny geographic range, making them extremely vulnerable to habitat loss.