Libyan Conehead Mantis vs Giant Malaysian Leaf Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Libyan Conehead Mantis | Giant Malaysian Leaf Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empusa decorata | Deroplatys truncata |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Empusidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 45-60 mm | 80-100 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Libya, Tunisia, Algeria | Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
Libyan Conehead Mantis
A decorated conehead mantis from the dry regions of North Africa. Its body has ornate markings that provide camouflage among dry desert shrubs.
Did You Know?
Its ornate body markings are more developed than most other species in the genus Empusa.
Giant Malaysian Leaf Mantis
The largest dead leaf mantis species with a broad, flat body that mimics a curled brown leaf. Its enormous thoracic shield extends laterally like a dried leaf blade.
Did You Know?
It is so convincingly leaf-shaped that researchers have documented birds landing on it mistaking it for a real leaf.