Indian Stick Mantis vs Indian Bark Mantis

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Attribute Indian Stick Mantis Indian Bark Mantis
Scientific Name Toxodera maculata Amorphoscelis annulicornis
Order Mantodea Mantodea
Family Toxoderidae Amorphoscelidae
Size 70-95 mm 15-22 mm
Habitat Forests Forests
Diet Omnivores Wood Feeders
Regions India, Sri Lanka India
Conservation Data Deficient Data Deficient

Indian Stick Mantis

A spotted stick mantis found in the forests of southern India and Sri Lanka. It has dark spots scattered along its body that mimic bark imperfections.

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Did You Know?

Its spotted pattern distinguishes it from all other Toxodera species, which are mostly plain.

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.