Cooloola Monster vs Chinese Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cooloola Monster | Chinese Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cooloola propator | Tenodera sinensis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Cooloolidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 80-110 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania | Asia, North America (introduced) |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Cooloola Monster
A bizarre blind burrowing cricket found only in sandy soils of Queensland.
Did You Know?
It was only discovered in 1980 and represents its own unique family.
Chinese Mantis
One of the largest mantis species in North America (introduced). An ambush predator with remarkable binocular vision. Females sometimes cannibalize males after or during mating.
Did You Know?
Praying mantises are the only insects that can turn their heads 180 degrees to look over their shoulders — giving them a nearly full field of vision for hunting.