Broad-bodied Chaser vs Green Shield Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-bodied Chaser | Green Shield Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula depressa | Chlidonoptera lestoni |
| Order | Odonata | Mantodea |
| Family | Libellulidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 39-48 mm body length | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe | Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Broad-bodied Chaser
A stocky dragonfly with a distinctly flattened, broad abdomen that is powder-blue in males and golden-brown in females. It is often the first dragonfly to colonise new garden ponds.
Did You Know?
It can appear at a new garden pond within days of it being filled with water.
Green Shield Mantis
A flat-bodied mantis from West Africa with a wide, shield-shaped pronotum. Its flattened body helps it press tightly against tree bark for camouflage.
Did You Know?
Its shield-like pronotum is proportionally one of the widest of any mantis species.