Malaysian Dead Leaf Mantis vs Purple-winged Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malaysian Dead Leaf Mantis | Purple-winged Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deroplatys lobata | Tenodera australasiae |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Mantidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 60-80 mm | 70-95 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malaysian Dead Leaf Mantis
A mantis with an extremely broad, shield-like prothorax that mimics a dead leaf. It remains motionless on the forest floor among real leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Its prothoracic shield is proportionally the widest of any mantis species.
Purple-winged Mantis
A large Australian mantis with distinctive purple-tinged wings that are displayed in flight. It is one of the more conspicuous mantis species found in tropical and subtropical Australia.
Did You Know?
When it flies, the purple wings create a startling flash of colour that may confuse bird predators.