Bordered Mantis vs Small Desert Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bordered Mantis | Small Desert Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stagmatoptera biocellata | Eremiaphila typhon |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Mantidae | Eremiaphilidae |
| Size | 60-80mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | South America | Egypt, Libya, Tunisia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Small Desert Mantis
A tiny, wingless mantis found in the Sahara Desert that runs across open sand to catch prey. Its pale body color matches the desert substrate perfectly.
Did You Know?
It is one of the fastest-running mantises relative to its body size.