Intermedia Sandfly vs Long-winged Bark Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Intermedia Sandfly | Long-winged Bark Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lutzomyia intermedia | Amorphoscelis longipennis |
| Order | Diptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Psychodidae | Amorphoscelidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 18-28 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern Brazil | Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Intermedia Sandfly
A tiny sandfly found in southeastern Brazil that is a major vector of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Atlantic Forest regions. It thrives in peridomestic environments near deforested areas and is attracted to light. It is most active during humid nights near forest remnants.
Did You Know?
Deforestation of the Atlantic Forest has brought this sandfly into closer contact with humans, increasing leishmaniasis cases.
Long-winged Bark Mantis
A bark mantis from West Africa with unusually long wings for its body size. Males are capable of sustained flight, unlike most bark mantises.
Did You Know?
Its relatively long wings make males among the strongest fliers in the family Amorphoscelidae.