Giant Malaysian Leaf Mantis vs Conehead Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Malaysian Leaf Mantis | Conehead Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deroplatys truncata | Empusa pennata |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Mantidae | Empusidae |
| Size | 80-100 mm | 47-65 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Giant Malaysian Leaf Mantis
The largest dead leaf mantis species with a broad, flat body that mimics a curled brown leaf. Its enormous thoracic shield extends laterally like a dried leaf blade.
Did You Know?
It is so convincingly leaf-shaped that researchers have documented birds landing on it mistaking it for a real leaf.
Conehead Mantis
A distinctive European mantis with a tall conical head crest and feathery antennae in males. Nymphs resemble small aliens with their elongated heads and stick-like bodies.
Did You Know?
Nymphs of the conehead mantis curl their abdomen upward over their body when walking, causing them to resemble tiny scorpions to deter predators.