Jeweled Flower Mantis vs Ant Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jeweled Flower Mantis | Ant Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Creobroter gemmatus | Odontomantis planiceps |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Hymenopodidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Asia | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Jeweled Flower Mantis
A small, brilliantly colored mantis with green and cream body and striking green eyespots ringed with cream on its forewings. It is a jewel of the Asian tropics.
Did You Know?
Jeweled flower mantises have been observed preferentially hunting near ultraviolet-reflecting flowers, which attract the greatest number of pollinating insects.
Ant Mantis
A tiny mantis whose nymphs mimic ants to avoid predation.
Did You Know?
First-instar nymphs run erratically with raised abdomens like weaver ants.