Five-spotted Burnet vs Yemeni Desert Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Five-spotted Burnet | Yemeni Desert Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zygaena trifolii | Eremiaphila zetterstedti |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Zygaenidae | Eremiaphilidae |
| Size | Wingspan 30-38mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Yemen, Oman, Saudi Arabia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Five-spotted Burnet
A small day-flying moth with glossy blue-black forewings bearing five red spots and entirely red hindwings. It is found on damp meadows.
Did You Know?
It prefers damper habitats than the similar six-spot burnet and the two species rarely occur together.
Yemeni Desert Mantis
A small, agile desert mantis found in the Arabian Peninsula. It is adapted to extremely arid habitats with minimal vegetation cover.
Did You Know?
It can bury itself partially in sand to ambush passing insects and avoid the midday heat.