Mega Mantis vs Trinidad Bark Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mega Mantis | Trinidad Bark Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plistospilota guineensis | Liturgusa trinidadensis |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Mantidae | Liturgusidae |
| Size | 130-170mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Mega Mantis
One of the largest mantis species in the world reaching up to 17cm. It is green with a massive thorax and powerful legs. It is a formidable predator capable of catching small birds and lizards.
Did You Know?
At up to 17cm long, it is one of the world's largest mantises and has been filmed catching hummingbird-sized birds.
Trinidad Bark Mantis
A rare bark mantis known only from the island of Trinidad in the Caribbean. It is one of the few bark mantis species found on Caribbean islands.
Did You Know?
Its island isolation makes it one of the most geographically restricted bark mantis species.