Eighty-eight Butterfly vs Erosion Dead Leaf Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eighty-eight Butterfly | Erosion Dead Leaf Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diaethria clymena | Acanthops erosula |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Acanthopidae |
| Size | Wingspan 30-40mm | 30-42 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | South America | French Guiana, Suriname, Brazil |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eighty-eight Butterfly
A small butterfly with striking black and white markings on its underwings that clearly spell out the number 88 or 89.
Did You Know?
The number 88 pattern on its wings is so precise that it appears to have been printed making it one of the most photographed butterflies.
Erosion Dead Leaf Mantis
A small dead leaf mantis with eroded-looking wing edges from the forests of the Guiana Shield. Its ragged outline mimics a partially decomposed leaf.
Did You Know?
Its wing margins look as if they have been chewed by caterpillars, adding to the dead leaf illusion.