Ocellated Flower Mantis vs Amazonian Bark Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ocellated Flower Mantis | Amazonian Bark Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudocreobotra ocellata | Liturgusa amazonica |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Hymenopodidae | Liturgusidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Brazil, Peru, Colombia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ocellated Flower Mantis
A small African flower mantis closely related to the spiny flower mantis. It has a prominent spiral marking on its wings that resembles the number nine.
Did You Know?
It is named 'ocellata' for the eye-like spots on its wings used in defensive displays.
Amazonian Bark Mantis
A cryptic bark mantis found in the Amazon basin that is almost invisible on tree bark. Its mottled brown and gray coloring matches lichen-covered trunks perfectly.
Did You Know?
It was one of 19 new bark mantis species described in a major 2014 revision of the genus.