Malabar Flower Mantis vs Golden Dung Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malabar Flower Mantis | Golden Dung Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Creobroter meleagris | Scathophaga stercoraria |
| Order | Mantodea | Diptera |
| Family | Hymenopodidae | Scathophagidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | India | Europe, Asia, North America |
| 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.
Golden Dung Fly
A common furry yellow fly that gathers on fresh cow dung to mate and hunt.
Did You Know?
Males are fiercely competitive and wrestle each other for access to females on dung pats.