Goblin Mantis vs Borneo Stick Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Goblin Mantis | Borneo Stick Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amorphoscelis pulchella | Toxodera integrifolia |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Amorphoscelidae | Toxoderidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 80-110 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Ghana, Cameroon, Nigeria | Borneo |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Goblin Mantis
A tiny, cryptic mantis found on tree bark in West African forests. Its mottled brown coloring makes it virtually invisible against bark surfaces.
Did You Know?
At less than 25 mm, it is one of the smallest mantis species in Africa.
Borneo Stick Mantis
A large stick mantis endemic to Borneo with leaf-like wing expansions. Its wings resemble dried leaves and add to its twig-and-leaf disguise.
Did You Know?
Its leaf-like wing expansions are wider than those of any other Toxodera species.