False Garden Mantis vs Trachymyrmex Fungus-growing Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | False Garden Mantis | Trachymyrmex Fungus-growing Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudomantis albofimbriata | Trachymyrmex septentrionalis |
| Order | Mantodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Mantidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Australia | Eastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
False Garden Mantis
A small green mantis native to Australia with white-fringed forewings. It is the most commonly encountered mantis species in Australian suburban gardens.
Did You Know?
The white fringe along its wing edges distinguishes it from all other Australian mantis species.
Trachymyrmex Fungus-growing Ant
A small fungus-growing ant of eastern North America related to leafcutters. It collects dead plant material, caterpillar frass, and insect parts to feed its fungus garden.
Did You Know?
It is the northernmost fungus-growing ant species, found as far north as Long Island, New York.