Eastern Hercules Flower Beetle vs Venezuelan Bark Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Hercules Flower Beetle | Venezuelan Bark Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mecynorrhina polyphemus | Liturgusa fossetti |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Liturgusidae |
| Size | 40-80 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | West and Central Africa | Venezuela |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
Eastern Hercules Flower Beetle
A large African flower beetle with variable coloration from green to brown. Males have a short forked horn on the head.
Did You Know?
Named after the cyclops Polyphemus due to the single horn on the male's head resembling a central eye.
Venezuelan Bark Mantis
A small bark mantis from Venezuela described in the 2014 revision of the genus. It has subtle brown markings that match the bark of tropical hardwoods.
Did You Know?
It was named after the jazz musician Lester 'Pres' Fossett by the describing entomologist.