Lichen Mantis vs Speckled Wood
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lichen Mantis | Speckled Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pogonogaster tristani | Pararge aegeria |
| Order | Mantodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Thespidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 40-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Europe, North Africa, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
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.
Speckled Wood
Brown butterfly with cream or orange spots and small eyespots on hindwings. Males defend sunlit patches on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
It is the only European butterfly that overwinters as either a caterpillar or a pupa.