Japanese Tiger Beetle vs Garden Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Tiger Beetle | Garden Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela japonica | Orthodera ministralis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 16-20 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, Eastern China | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Tiger Beetle
A common and widespread tiger beetle across Japan with variable coloring from green to coppery brown. It frequents sunny paths and open ground.
Did You Know?
In Japanese it is called hanzomushi, named after the famous ninja Hattori Hanzo because of its elusive speed.
Garden Mantis
A small to medium-sized bright green praying mantis commonly found in Australian gardens. It has distinctive blue-purple spots on the inner surfaces of its forelegs, displayed when threatened.
Did You Know?
The blue spots on its forearms are thought to startle predators and are unique among Australian mantis species.