Kenyan Conehead Mantis vs Large Mountain Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kenyan Conehead Mantis | Large Mountain Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empusa capensis | Stauroderus scalaris |
| Order | Mantodea | Orthoptera |
| Family | Empusidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 45-65 mm | 16-24 mm body length |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Meadows |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe | Europe, Alps, Balkans |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Kenyan Conehead Mantis
A southern and eastern African conehead mantis found in dry bushveld and savanna. It has a prominent head cone and feathered male antennae.
Did You Know?
Despite its name suggesting Cape origin, it ranges widely across eastern and southern Africa.
Large Mountain Grasshopper
A medium-sized grasshopper common in European mountain meadows. Males produce a distinctive rapid clicking song.
Did You Know?
Males stridulate by rubbing a row of pegs on their hind legs against their forewing veins.