Bark Mantis vs Predatory Bush Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bark Mantis | Predatory Bush Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Liturgusa sp. | Saga pedo |
| Order | Mantodea | Orthoptera |
| Family | Liturgusidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 60-120mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | South America, Central America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Vulnerable |
Bark Mantis
A flattened mantis species that lives on tree bark and is superbly camouflaged. Rather than ambushing prey, it actively chases insects across bark surfaces at high speed.
Did You Know?
Bark mantises are among the fastest-running mantis species and will sprint across tree bark at speeds that rival many ground-dwelling predatory insects.
Predatory Bush Cricket
The largest European bush-cricket reaching up to 12cm. It is a formidable predator of other insects. The entire known population is female, reproducing by parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
No males have ever been found; all individuals are female and reproduce through parthenogenesis (cloning).