Long-winged Bark Mantis vs Bornean Flat-horned Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-winged Bark Mantis | Bornean Flat-horned Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amorphoscelis longipennis | Gnaphaloryx squalidus |
| Order | Mantodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Amorphoscelidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Long-winged Bark Mantis
A bark mantis from West Africa with unusually long wings for its body size. Males are capable of sustained flight, unlike most bark mantises.
Did You Know?
Its relatively long wings make males among the strongest fliers in the family Amorphoscelidae.
Bornean Flat-horned Beetle
A compact stag beetle with a broad, flattened body perfectly adapted for living under bark. It is dark reddish-brown with flattened mandibles and ridged elytra for grip in tight spaces.
Did You Know?
Its extremely flat body allows it to squeeze into crevices less than 5 mm wide between bark and wood.