Cat-Eye Mantis vs Currant Stem Girdler
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cat-Eye Mantis | Currant Stem Girdler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudempusa pinnapavonis | Janus integer |
| Order | Mantodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Mantidae | Cephidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cat-Eye Mantis
A rare Southeast Asian mantis with striking peacock-like eyespots on its inner forearms. It uses these markings in dramatic threat displays.
Did You Know?
Its inner forearm eyespots flash open during threat displays and closely resemble the eyes of a cat.
Currant Stem Girdler
A slender black stem sawfly that attacks currant and gooseberry bushes. Females girdle the stem tips with their ovipositor, causing them to wilt.
Did You Know?
The female girdles the stem above the egg insertion point, causing the tip to wilt and die, which provides the larva with softened stem tissue to feed on.