North African Bombardier Beetle vs Cat-Eye Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | North African Bombardier Beetle | Cat-Eye Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachinus humeralis | Pseudempusa pinnapavonis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Carabidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North Africa, Southern Europe | Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
North African Bombardier Beetle
A bombardier beetle found in North Africa and the Mediterranean basin. It has a reddish-brown head and thorax with dark blue-black elytra.
Did You Know?
Like other bombardier beetles it can fire its chemical spray in rapid pulses of up to 500 times per second.
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.