Black Jungle Queen vs Cat-Eyed Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Jungle Queen | Cat-Eyed Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stichophthalma howqua | Heterochaeta strachani |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 100-130 mm wingspan | 80-100 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand) and southern China | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Black Jungle Queen
A large, powerful butterfly with dark brown to black upper wings and elaborately patterned undersides featuring ocelli and intricate brown and cream marbling. It flies in the early morning.
Did You Know?
It is crepuscular, flying only during dawn and dusk, and spends the heat of the day resting motionless in the dark forest understory.
Cat-Eyed Mantis
A spectacular West African mantis with enormously enlarged compound eyes that give it a cat-like appearance and exceptional depth perception for precision strikes.
Did You Know?
The oversized eyes of this mantis give it stereoscopic vision superior to most other insects, allowing it to judge distances with remarkable accuracy before striking.