Long-winged Bark Mantis vs Red Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-winged Bark Mantis | Red Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amorphoscelis longipennis | Pogonostoma chalybaeum |
| Order | Mantodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Amorphoscelidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea | Madagascar |
| 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.
Red Tiger Beetle
A medium-sized tiger beetle with a deep steely blue body and reddish reflections. It has large prominent eyes and long, curved mandibles for seizing prey.
Did You Know?
Tiger beetles run so fast relative to their body size that they temporarily go blind during chases and must stop repeatedly to relocate their prey.