Jeweled Flower Mantis vs Seven-Spot Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jeweled Flower Mantis | Seven-Spot Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Creobroter gemmatus | Coccinella septempunctata |
| Order | Mantodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Hymenopodidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Asia | Europe, Asia, North America |
| 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.
Seven-Spot Ladybird
The most common ladybird in Europe. Its bright red coloring with seven black spots warns predators of its bitter taste. A voracious predator of aphids.
Did You Know?
A single seven-spot ladybird can eat over 5,000 aphids in its lifetime, making it one of the most effective biological pest controllers.