Bordered Mantis vs Claudius Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bordered Mantis | Claudius Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stagmatoptera biocellata | Carabus clathratus |
| Order | Mantodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mantidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 60-80mm | 22-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | South America | Northern and Central Europe, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Bordered Mantis
A large green mantis with two prominent dark eyespots on the inner surfaces of its forelegs. It uses these spots in its threat display by spreading its legs wide. It is common in South American forests.
Did You Know?
The twin eyespots on its forelegs create the illusion of a face with two large eyes when displayed to predators.
Claudius Ground Beetle
A large bronze or coppery-black ground beetle with distinctive chain-like patterning on its elytra formed by rows of raised, interconnected ridges. It is strongly associated with boggy habitats.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few large Carabus species adapted to extremely wet bog habitats and can wade through shallow water while hunting for prey.