Ground Mantis vs Western Banded Glowworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ground Mantis | Western Banded Glowworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Litaneutria minor | Zarhipis integripennis |
| Order | Mantodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mantidae | Phengodidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 15-30 mm (female), 8-12 mm (male) |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | North America, Western United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ground Mantis
The smallest North American mantis, well camouflaged on dry rocky soil.
Did You Know?
It hunts by running on the ground rather than using a typical sit-and-wait strategy.
Western Banded Glowworm
A North American glowworm beetle where the larviform female produces rows of greenish-yellow bioluminescent spots along her body segments. Males are winged with elaborate feathery antennae.
Did You Know?
The glowing female looks like a miniature train at night, with paired lateral light organs resembling lit windows on a railcar.