Giant Malaysian Leaf Mantis vs Peruvian Leaf Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Malaysian Leaf Mantis | Peruvian Leaf Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deroplatys truncata | Pseudacanthops lobipes |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Mantidae | Acanthopidae |
| Size | 80-100 mm | 40-55mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra | South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
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.
Peruvian Leaf Mantis
A mantis that perfectly mimics a green leaf complete with a leaf-shaped abdomen and wing covers with vein patterns. Its legs have leaf-like lobes. Even close inspection can fail to distinguish it from foliage.
Did You Know?
Its abdomen is flattened and shaped exactly like a green leaf, complete with a convincing midrib and veins.