Green-eyed Hooktail vs Filigreed Stick Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green-eyed Hooktail | Filigreed Stick Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paragomphus genei | Toxodera fimbriata |
| Order | Odonata | Mantodea |
| Family | Gomphidae | Toxoderidae |
| Size | 40-48 mm | 75-100 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | Indonesia, Malaysia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Green-eyed Hooktail
An African clubtail with bright green eyes and hooked male appendages. It is found along rivers and streams throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Did You Know?
Its bright green eyes are unusually vivid among gomphids, which typically have duller eye colors.
Filigreed Stick Mantis
A stick mantis from Southeast Asia with fringed edges along its thorax and legs. The fringes break up its body outline among dead twigs and branches.
Did You Know?
Its fringed body margins are more elaborate than any other species in the genus.