Jeweled Flower Mantis vs Spider Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jeweled Flower Mantis | Spider Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Creobroter gemmatus | Cryptocheilus bicolor |
| Order | Mantodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Hymenopodidae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Asia | Oceania |
| 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.
Spider Wasp
A large orange and black wasp that hunts huntsman spiders for its larvae.
Did You Know?
It paralyzes spiders many times its own weight and drags them to a burrow.