Brunner's Stick Mantis vs Wandering Violin Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brunner's Stick Mantis | Wandering Violin Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brunneria borealis | Gongylus gongyloides |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Coptopterygidae | Empusidae |
| Size | 6-8 cm | 60-90 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| 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.
Wandering Violin Mantis
An extremely bizarre-looking mantis with an elongated thorax, leaf-like appendages, and a violin-shaped body. It is one of the most unusual mantis species in the world.
Did You Know?
The wandering violin mantis is one of the only mantis species known to actively attract prey by waving its leaf-like body parts to mimic wind-blown vegetation.