Lichen Mantis vs Borneo Leaf Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lichen Mantis | Borneo Leaf Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pogonogaster tristani | Amorphoscelis borneana |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Thespidae | Amorphoscelidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Data Deficient |
Lichen Mantis
A small mantis covered in mossy-looking protuberances that mimic lichen.
Did You Know?
Its body is covered in lobes and filaments that perfectly match tree lichen.
Borneo Leaf Mantis
A small leaf-mimicking mantis from the forests of Borneo. It rests on dead leaves in the understory where its brown coloring provides camouflage.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few Amorphoscelis species found in Asia rather than Africa.