Malabar Flower Mantis vs Cat-Eye Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malabar Flower Mantis | Cat-Eye Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Creobroter meleagris | Pseudempusa pinnapavonis |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Hymenopodidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | India | Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malabar Flower Mantis
A beautifully marked flower mantis from southern India with speckled wings. It is commonly found in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'meleagris' means guinea fowl, referring to the speckled pattern on its wings.
Cat-Eye Mantis
A rare Southeast Asian mantis with striking peacock-like eyespots on its inner forearms. It uses these markings in dramatic threat displays.
Did You Know?
Its inner forearm eyespots flash open during threat displays and closely resemble the eyes of a cat.