Costa Rican Dead Leaf Mantis vs Say's Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Costa Rican Dead Leaf Mantis | Say's Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthops centralis | Pyractomena angulata |
| Order | Mantodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Acanthopidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 35-48 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Costa Rica, Panama | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Costa Rican Dead Leaf Mantis
The only Acanthops species found in Central America, extending the genus's range northward. It inhabits lowland wet forests of Costa Rica and Panama.
Did You Know?
It represents the northernmost range limit of the entire dead leaf mantis genus.
Say's Firefly
An early-season firefly with amber-orange flashes seen in spring across eastern North America. It is among the first fireflies to appear each year.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are semi-aquatic and can survive temporary flooding of their habitats.