Lichen Mantis vs Six-spined Engraver Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lichen Mantis | Six-spined Engraver Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pogonogaster tristani | Ips calligraphus |
| Order | Mantodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Thespidae | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 3.5–6.5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Six-spined Engraver Beetle
A pine-infesting bark beetle found across eastern North America. It is named for the six spine-like teeth on its rear wing covers.
Did You Know?
Males excavate a nuptial chamber under the bark where they mate with up to four females.