Gambian Conehead Mantis vs Small Milkweed Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gambian Conehead Mantis | Small Milkweed Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empusa guttula | Lygaeus kalmii |
| Order | Mantodea | Hemiptera |
| Family | Empusidae | Lygaeidae |
| Size | 45-60 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Gambia, Senegal, Mali | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Did You Know?
Its spotted body pattern helps it blend with seed heads of savanna grasses.
Small Milkweed Bug
A boldly patterned red-and-black seed bug that feeds on milkweed seeds and sequesters toxic cardiac glycosides. Its warning coloration advertises its chemical defense to predators.
Did You Know?
It stores milkweed toxins in its body, making it taste terrible to birds and other predators that try to eat it.