Bearded Stick Mantis vs Garden Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bearded Stick Mantis | Garden Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Toxodera beieri | Orthodera ministralis |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Toxoderidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 70-100 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Borneo, Malaysia | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Bearded Stick Mantis
A rare stick mantis from Borneo with small lobes along its body resembling bark fragments. It was named after the famous mantis taxonomist Max Beier.
Did You Know?
Max Beier, whom it was named after, described more mantis species than any other 20th-century entomologist.
Garden Mantis
A small to medium-sized bright green praying mantis commonly found in Australian gardens. It has distinctive blue-purple spots on the inner surfaces of its forelegs, displayed when threatened.
Did You Know?
The blue spots on its forearms are thought to startle predators and are unique among Australian mantis species.