Cliff Tiger Beetle vs Conehead Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cliff Tiger Beetle | Conehead Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela germanica | Empusa pennata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Carabidae | Empusidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 47-65 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, from Britain to Central Asia | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Cliff Tiger Beetle
A small, dark green tiger beetle with faint pale markings found on exposed clay and chalk slopes. It has declined severely across its European range due to habitat loss.
Did You Know?
In Britain, it is among the rarest beetles, known from only a handful of exposed cliff sites in Wales and the English Midlands.
Conehead Mantis
A distinctive European mantis with a tall conical head crest and feathery antennae in males. Nymphs resemble small aliens with their elongated heads and stick-like bodies.
Did You Know?
Nymphs of the conehead mantis curl their abdomen upward over their body when walking, causing them to resemble tiny scorpions to deter predators.