Lichen Mantis vs Nosek's Eosentomid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lichen Mantis | Nosek's Eosentomid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pogonogaster tristani | Eosentomon noseki |
| Order | Mantodea | Protura |
| Family | Thespidae | Eosentomidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 0.8-1.2 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
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.
Nosek's Eosentomid
A small proturan described from central European soils named after prominent proturologist Josef Nosek. It prefers moist forest habitats.
Did You Know?
Fewer than 800 proturan species have been described worldwide, compared to over a million known insect species.