Indian Bark Mantis vs Stick Mantis

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Indian Bark Mantis Stick Mantis
Scientific Name Amorphoscelis annulicornis Popa spurca
Order Mantodea Mantodea
Family Amorphoscelidae Mantidae
Size 15-22 mm 50-70 mm
Habitat Forests Grasslands
Diet Wood Feeders Predators
Regions India Africa
Conservation Data Deficient Least Concern

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.

Stick Mantis

A twig-mimicking mantis with lobed legs and bark-like body texture.

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Its elongated body and flattened leg lobes make it vanish against dry twigs.