Pale Bark Mantis vs Jeweled Flower Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pale Bark Mantis | Jeweled Flower Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amorphoscelis pallida | Creobroter gemmatus |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Amorphoscelidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Central Africa, West Africa | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pale Bark Mantis
A pale-colored bark mantis from tropical Africa that hunts on light-colored tree bark. Its translucent wings and pale body give it a ghostly appearance.
Did You Know?
Its pale coloring suggests it specializes in hunting on birch-like pale-barked tropical trees.
Jeweled Flower Mantis
A small, brilliantly colored mantis with green and cream body and striking green eyespots ringed with cream on its forewings. It is a jewel of the Asian tropics.
Did You Know?
Jeweled flower mantises have been observed preferentially hunting near ultraviolet-reflecting flowers, which attract the greatest number of pollinating insects.