Hooded Mantis vs False Garden Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hooded Mantis | False Garden Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Choeradodis rhombicollis | Pseudomantis albofimbriata |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Mantidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 60-80 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, northern South America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hooded Mantis
A Central American mantis with an enormously expanded, leaf-shaped prothorax. Its green, shield-like hood provides excellent leaf mimicry.
Did You Know?
Its prothoracic shield is so wide and flat that it earned the nickname "hooded mantis" for its cloak-like appearance.
False Garden Mantis
A small green mantis native to Australia with white-fringed forewings. It is the most commonly encountered mantis species in Australian suburban gardens.
Did You Know?
The white fringe along its wing edges distinguishes it from all other Australian mantis species.