Common Aleocharine vs Bordered Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Aleocharine | Bordered Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atheta coriaria | Stagmatoptera biocellata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 60-80mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Holarctic, now distributed globally through commercial biocontrol | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Aleocharine
A tiny, dark brown aleocharine rove beetle now commercially sold as a biological control agent. It is an aggressive predator of fungus gnat larvae, thrips, and shore fly larvae in greenhouses.
Did You Know?
This beetle is sold commercially by biocontrol companies and released by the thousands in greenhouses to control fungus gnats organically.
Bordered Mantis
A large green mantis with two prominent dark eyespots on the inner surfaces of its forelegs. It uses these spots in its threat display by spreading its legs wide. It is common in South American forests.
Did You Know?
The twin eyespots on its forelegs create the illusion of a face with two large eyes when displayed to predators.