Gambian Conehead Mantis vs Borneo Stick Mantis

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Gambian Conehead Mantis Borneo Stick Mantis
Scientific Name Empusa guttula Toxodera integrifolia
Order Mantodea Mantodea
Family Empusidae Toxoderidae
Size 45-60 mm 80-110 mm
Habitat Grasslands Forests
Diet Omnivores Herbivores
Regions Gambia, Senegal, Mali Borneo
Conservation Least Concern Data Deficient

Gambian Conehead Mantis

A West African conehead mantis with spotted markings on its wings and body. It is found in savanna habitats where it perches on tall grasses.

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Did You Know?

Its spotted body pattern helps it blend with seed heads of savanna grasses.

Borneo Stick Mantis

A large stick mantis endemic to Borneo with leaf-like wing expansions. Its wings resemble dried leaves and add to its twig-and-leaf disguise.

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Did You Know?

Its leaf-like wing expansions are wider than those of any other Toxodera species.