Neotropical Tiger Beetle vs Budwing Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Tiger Beetle | Budwing Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudoxycheila tarsalis | Parasphendale affinis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador | Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Neotropical Tiger Beetle
A fast-running predatory beetle with metallic blue-green elytra and large sickle-shaped mandibles. It actively hunts small invertebrates on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
It runs so fast while chasing prey that it must periodically stop to re-orient because its eyes cannot process images at full speed.
Budwing Mantis
A sturdy, aggressive mantis from East Africa named for the bud-like wing stubs of the females, who are mostly flightless. Males are slender with full wings.
Did You Know?
Budwing mantises are among the most aggressive mantis species and have been observed attacking prey larger than themselves, including small lizards.