Large Tropical Rove Beetle vs Green Shield Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Tropical Rove Beetle | Green Shield Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hesperus rufipennis | Chlidonoptera lestoni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Tropical Rove Beetle
A large, impressive tropical rove beetle with red elytra and a black head and pronotum. It is one of the larger staphylinids in the African tropical forest fauna.
Did You Know?
This beetle can deliver a painful bite with its powerful mandibles if handled carelessly, one of the few rove beetles capable of breaking human skin.
Green Shield Mantis
A flat-bodied mantis from West Africa with a wide, shield-shaped pronotum. Its flattened body helps it press tightly against tree bark for camouflage.
Did You Know?
Its shield-like pronotum is proportionally one of the widest of any mantis species.