Comstock's Net-Winged Midge vs Malayan Stick Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Comstock's Net-Winged Midge | Malayan Stick Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agathon comstocki | Toxodera gracilis |
| Order | Diptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Blephariceridae | Toxoderidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 60-85 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Malaysia, Thailand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Comstock's Net-Winged Midge
A western North American net-winged midge found on waterfall-splashed rocks. Larvae have a unique caterpillar-like body with sucker discs.
Did You Know?
Larvae inch forward using alternating suction attachment, moving like a caterpillar across wet rock faces.
Malayan Stick Mantis
A graceful, slender stick mantis from the Malay Peninsula. Its elongated prothorax and thin limbs create an exceptionally convincing twig mimic.
Did You Know?
Its prothorax-to-body ratio is one of the highest of any mantis, making it look like a single twig.