Conehead Mantis vs Javan Stick Mantis

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Conehead Mantis Javan Stick Mantis
Scientific Name Empusa pennata Toxodera maxima
Order Mantodea Mantodea
Family Empusidae Toxoderidae
Size 47-65 mm 100-130 mm
Habitat Heathland Mountains
Diet Predators Omnivores
Regions Europe, Africa Java, Indonesia
Conservation Least Concern Data Deficient

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.

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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.

Javan Stick Mantis

One of the longest stick mantises, reaching over 12 cm from Java, Indonesia. Its extremely thin body makes it nearly impossible to see among twigs.

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Did You Know?

At over 12 cm, it is the largest known species in the family Toxoderidae.