Giant Rainforest Mantis vs Horned Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Rainforest Mantis | Horned Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hierodula majuscula | Arigomphus cornutus |
| Order | Mantodea | Odonata |
| Family | Mantidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 65-80mm | 45-55mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Rainforest Mantis
One of Australia's largest mantises with a green body and reddish inner forelegs. It has distinctive blue-purple patches on the inside of its forelegs used in threat displays. It is a powerful ambush predator.
Did You Know?
It has been filmed catching and eating small tree frogs, demonstrating its power as a predator.
Horned Clubtail
A medium-sized clubtail dragonfly with small horn-like projections on the top of the head. Its body is yellow-green with brown markings. It breeds in clear ponds and lakes.
Did You Know?
The tiny horns on its head are unique among North American clubtails and are used for species identification.