Dock Sawfly vs Malabar Flower Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dock Sawfly | Malabar Flower Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ametastegia glabrata | Creobroter meleagris |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | India |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dock Sawfly
A small, shiny dark green to black sawfly with pale legs. Larvae are pale green caterpillar-like grubs that feed on dock and sorrel leaves.
Did You Know?
In North America, dock sawfly larvae sometimes bore into apples to pupate, making them a nuisance pest in orchards despite not actually feeding on the fruit.
Malabar Flower Mantis
A beautifully marked flower mantis from southern India with speckled wings. It is commonly found in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'meleagris' means guinea fowl, referring to the speckled pattern on its wings.