Javan Stick Mantis vs Canary Islands Dipluran

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Javan Stick Mantis Canary Islands Dipluran
Scientific Name Toxodera maxima Plusiocampa solenla
Order Mantodea Diplura
Family Toxoderidae Campodeidae
Size 100-130 mm 5-7 mm
Habitat Mountains Caves
Diet Omnivores Omnivores
Regions Java, Indonesia Spain
Conservation Data Deficient Vulnerable

Javan Stick Mantis

One of the longest stick mantises, reaching over 12 cm from Java, Indonesia. Its extremely thin body makes it nearly impossible to see among twigs.

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Did You Know?

At over 12 cm, it is the largest known species in the family Toxoderidae.

Canary Islands Dipluran

A cave-adapted dipluran endemic to volcanic caves in the Canary Islands. It has elongated appendages and depigmented body.

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Did You Know?

It is one of few cave diplurans adapted to volcanic rather than limestone caves.