Bearded Stick Mantis vs Spiny Flower Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bearded Stick Mantis | Spiny Flower Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Toxodera beieri | Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Toxoderidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 70-100 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Borneo, Malaysia | Africa |
| 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.
Spiny Flower Mantis
Small, colorful mantis with spectacular eye-like patterns on its wings displayed in a threat pose. White and green body with pink and yellow highlights. Native to southern Africa.
Did You Know?
The spiny flower mantis has eye-like spiral patterns on its wings — when threatened, it raises them in a dramatic display that makes it look much larger and more intimidating.