Berger's Flat-face vs Malaysian Dead Leaf Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Berger's Flat-face | Malaysian Dead Leaf Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplophora beryllina | Deroplatys lobata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 25-38 mm | 60-80 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Southern China (Yunnan, Guizhou) | Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Berger's Flat-face
A stunning metallic blue-green longhorn found in the subtropical forests of Yunnan and Guizhou provinces in China. Its vibrant color makes it sought after by collectors. Larvae bore into Alnus and Betula branches.
Did You Know?
The species name beryllina refers to the beryl gemstone, alluding to its blue-green metallic sheen.
Malaysian Dead Leaf Mantis
A mantis with an extremely broad, shield-like prothorax that mimics a dead leaf. It remains motionless on the forest floor among real leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Its prothoracic shield is proportionally the widest of any mantis species.