Indian Bark Mantis vs Green Web Spinner

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Indian Bark Mantis Green Web Spinner
Scientific Name Amorphoscelis annulicornis Oligotoma nigra
Order Mantodea Embioptera
Family Amorphoscelidae Oligotomidae
Size 15-22 mm 7.0-10.0 mm
Habitat Forests Woodlands
Diet Wood Feeders Wood Feeders
Regions India Asia, Africa
Conservation Data Deficient Not Evaluated

Indian Bark Mantis

A small bark mantis from India with banded antennae unique in the genus. It is found in the tropical forests of the Western Ghats and northeastern India.

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Did You Know?

Its distinctly banded antennae make it immediately recognizable among all Amorphoscelis species.

Green Web Spinner

A dark-bodied web spinner found in tropical Asia and Africa. Despite its name, the body is dark brown to black with greenish undertones.

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Did You Know?

Web spinners can run backwards through their silk tunnels as quickly as they run forwards.