Cederberg Heelwalker vs Austrophasma caledonense
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cederberg Heelwalker | Austrophasma caledonense |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Austrophasma cederbergense | Austrophasma caledonense |
| Order | Mantophasmatodea | Mantophasmatodea |
| Family | Austrophasmatidae | Austrophasmatidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa, South Africa | Africa |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Endangered |
Cederberg Heelwalker
A predatory heelwalker found in the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa. It is greenish-brown and well-camouflaged among fynbos shrubs.
Did You Know?
Females eat the male after mating, similar to praying mantises, despite being in an entirely different order.
Austrophasma caledonense
A heelwalker from the Caledon district of South Africa. Females are larger than males and deposit eggs in sandy soil where they overwinter.
Did You Know?
The first living specimens were found after scientists matched an amber fossil to mysterious museum specimens from Namibia.