Cascade Damselfly vs Jeweled Flower Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cascade Damselfly | Jeweled Flower Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thaumatoneura inopinata | Creobroter gemmatus |
| Order | Odonata | Mantodea |
| Family | Thaumatoneuridae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Central America | Asia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Cascade Damselfly
A rare damselfly found only near waterfalls in Central American cloud forests.
Did You Know?
Its larvae develop on wet rocks behind waterfall spray zones.
Jeweled Flower Mantis
A small, brilliantly colored mantis with green and cream body and striking green eyespots ringed with cream on its forewings. It is a jewel of the Asian tropics.
Did You Know?
Jeweled flower mantises have been observed preferentially hunting near ultraviolet-reflecting flowers, which attract the greatest number of pollinating insects.