Ornate Soldier Fly vs Borneo Leaf Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ornate Soldier Fly | Borneo Leaf Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odontomyia ornata | Amorphoscelis borneana |
| Order | Diptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Stratiomyidae | Amorphoscelidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Ornate Soldier Fly
A medium-sized soldier fly with a green and black patterned abdomen and a somewhat flattened body. Adults are sluggish fliers often found basking on waterside vegetation.
Did You Know?
Its aquatic larvae have a unique hydrophobic tail fringe that acts as a breathing snorkel at the water surface.
Borneo Leaf Mantis
A small leaf-mimicking mantis from the forests of Borneo. It rests on dead leaves in the understory where its brown coloring provides camouflage.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few Amorphoscelis species found in Asia rather than Africa.