Borneo Stick Mantis vs Pallid-Winged Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Borneo Stick Mantis | Pallid-Winged Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Toxodera integrifolia | Trimerotropis pallidipennis |
| Order | Mantodea | Orthoptera |
| Family | Toxoderidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 80-110 mm | 24-40 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Borneo | North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Borneo Stick Mantis
A large stick mantis endemic to Borneo with leaf-like wing expansions. Its wings resemble dried leaves and add to its twig-and-leaf disguise.
Did You Know?
Its leaf-like wing expansions are wider than those of any other Toxodera species.
Pallid-Winged Grasshopper
A well-camouflaged band-winged grasshopper with pale translucent hindwings. It is one of the most common grasshoppers in arid western North America.
Did You Know?
This grasshopper is so perfectly camouflaged against sandy ground that it is virtually invisible until it takes flight, flashing its pale wings.