Giant Shield Mantis vs Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Shield Mantis | Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhombodera basalis | Ameles decolor |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Mantidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 70-90 mm | 20-30mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Indoors |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Shield Mantis
A large, robust mantis with a distinctive broad shield-shaped pronotum and vivid green coloring. It is one of the most impressive mantis species in Southeast Asia.
Did You Know?
The broad shield-like pronotum of this species serves as both camouflage among broad leaves and as armor protecting the vital organs in its thorax.
Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis
A small ground-dwelling mantis from the Mediterranean. Females are wingless and brachypterous while males fly readily.
Did You Know?
One of the few European mantis species where the female has completely lost the ability to fly.