Pale Bark Mantis vs Ohlone Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pale Bark Mantis | Ohlone Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amorphoscelis pallida | Cicindela ohlone |
| Order | Mantodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Amorphoscelidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Central Africa, West Africa | Santa Cruz County, California, United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Ohlone Tiger Beetle
One of the rarest tiger beetles in North America, known from only a handful of coastal terrace grassland sites near Santa Cruz, California. It has greenish-bronze elytra with thin white markings.
Did You Know?
Described as recently as 1993, it is found on fewer than 10 sites totaling less than 50 acres, making it one of the most geographically restricted insects in North America.