Ocellated Flower Mantis vs Wide Dead Leaf Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ocellated Flower Mantis | Wide Dead Leaf Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudocreobotra ocellata | Acanthops platycephala |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Hymenopodidae | Acanthopidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Brazil, Peru, Bolivia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Wide Dead Leaf Mantis
A broad-headed dead leaf mantis from the Amazon basin with a distinctively flattened head. Its wide head profile adds to its overall leaf-shaped silhouette.
Did You Know?
Its unusually flat, wide head is the broadest proportionally of any species in the genus.