Jeweled Flower Mantis vs Brunner's Stick Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jeweled Flower Mantis | Brunner's Stick Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Creobroter gemmatus | Brunneria borealis |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Hymenopodidae | Coptopterygidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 6-8 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Asia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Brunner's Stick Mantis
A slender stick-like mantis found in the southeastern United States. It is remarkable because only females are known and it reproduces by parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
No male of this species has ever been found; all individuals are female clones.