Giant Devil's Flower Mantis vs Coconut Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Devil's Flower Mantis | Coconut Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Idolomantis serrula | Tapinoma melanocephalum |
| Order | Mantodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Empusidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 80-110 mm | 1.3-2 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Indoors |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Tanzania, Kenya | Pantropical, Global in heated buildings |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Giant Devil's Flower Mantis
A close relative of the devil's flower mantis found in the dry forests of East Africa. It has serrated leg lobes that enhance its leaf-like disguise.
Did You Know?
Its serrated leg lobes are unique in the genus and give it a more ragged, leaf-like appearance.
Coconut Ant
A tiny bicolored ant with a dark head and pale translucent body, also called the ghost ant. It is a major household pest in tropical regions worldwide.
Did You Know?
Their translucent body makes their abdomen change color depending on what food they have recently eaten.