Egyptian Mantis vs Boxer Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Egyptian Mantis | Boxer Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Miomantis paykullii | Otomantis scutigera |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Mantidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, North America | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Egyptian Mantis
A small to medium green mantis native to Africa that has become established in parts of the southern United States. Females are notorious for always cannibalizing males during mating.
Did You Know?
Female Egyptian mantises cannibalize the male in nearly 100% of mating attempts, making them one of the most sexually cannibalistic animals known to science.
Boxer Mantis
A small African mantis named for its habit of rapidly striking with its raptorial forelegs in a boxing-like manner. It has distinctive banded legs and a compact body.
Did You Know?
Boxer mantises strike at prey with some of the fastest foreleg movements of any mantis species, snatching tiny fruit flies from the air with extraordinary precision.