Jade Mantis vs Narrow-Winged Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jade Mantis | Narrow-Winged Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hierodula venosa | Tenodera angustipennis |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Mantidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 60-80 mm | 65-95 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal | Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Jade Mantis
A bright jade-green mantis with a rounded thoracic shield edged in pale yellow. It is a common and conspicuous garden predator across South Asia.
Did You Know?
Farmers in South Asia welcome this mantis in their gardens as a natural pest control agent.
Narrow-Winged Mantis
A large East Asian mantis closely related to the Chinese mantis, with characteristically narrow forewings. It inhabits grasslands and forest edges throughout Japan and Korea.
Did You Know?
In Japan this mantis is a beloved cultural symbol known as kamakiri and features prominently in art, poetry, and martial arts philosophy.