Brunner's Stick Mantis vs Giant Asian Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brunner's Stick Mantis | Giant Asian Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brunneria borealis | Hierodula membranacea |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Coptopterygidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 6-8 cm | 70-90 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States | Asia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Brunner's Stick Mantis
A slender stick-like mantis found in the southeastern United States. It is remarkable because only females are known and it reproduces by parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
No male of this species has ever been found; all individuals are female clones.
Giant Asian Mantis
One of the largest mantis species in Asia, reaching 90 mm. A voracious generalist predator that catches everything from moths to small lizards and frogs.
Did You Know?
This mantis is such a generalist predator that it has been documented catching and eating small birds, lizards, frogs, and even fish from garden ponds.