Jeweled Flower Mantis vs Tanypod Predatory Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jeweled Flower Mantis | Tanypod Predatory Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Creobroter gemmatus | Tanypus punctipennis |
| Order | Mantodea | Diptera |
| Family | Hymenopodidae | Chironomidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | 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.
Tanypod Predatory Midge
A predatory midge whose larvae hunt other small invertebrates in soft sediments. Adults have distinctively spotted wings.
Did You Know?
Unlike most chironomids, Tanypodinae larvae are active predators with retractable head capsules for striking at prey.