Grass Mantis vs Twelve-Spotted Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grass Mantis | Twelve-Spotted Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrgomantis jonesi | Libellula pulchella |
| Order | Mantodea | Odonata |
| Family | Pyrgomantidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm | 65-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Grass Mantis
A very slender mantis adapted to hiding among tall grass stems in savanna.
Did You Know?
Its extremely narrow body profile makes it nearly invisible when viewed head-on.
Twelve-Spotted Skimmer
A showy dragonfly with three dark spots on each wing, totaling twelve. Mature males develop additional white spots between the dark ones.
Did You Know?
Despite the name twelve-spotted, mature males actually have 24 wing markings when the white pruinose spots are included.