Lapland Ringlet vs Elegant Bark Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lapland Ringlet | Elegant Bark Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erebia embla | Amorphoscelis elegans |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Amorphoscelidae |
| Size | 40-48 mm wingspan | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia | Ivory Coast, Guinea, Sierra Leone |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Lapland Ringlet
A dark brown butterfly with prominent yellow-ringed black eyespots on both wings. The flight is slow and bobbing close to the ground. It inhabits wet boggy areas in the boreal and subarctic zones.
Did You Know?
This butterfly has a strict biennial cycle, with adults emerging only in odd or even years in any given location.
Elegant Bark Mantis
A delicate bark mantis from West Africa with fine, elegant body proportions. It is one of the more gracefully built species in the family.
Did You Know?
Its slender, graceful build is unusual for bark mantises, which are typically stocky and flat.