Giant Rainforest Mantis vs Jeweled Flower Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Rainforest Mantis | Jeweled Flower Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hierodula majuscula | Creobroter gemmatus |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Mantidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 65-80mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania | Asia |
| 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.
Jeweled Flower Mantis
A small, brilliantly colored mantis with green and cream body and striking green eyespots ringed with cream on its forewings. It is a jewel of the Asian tropics.
Did You Know?
Jeweled flower mantises have been observed preferentially hunting near ultraviolet-reflecting flowers, which attract the greatest number of pollinating insects.