Peruvian Bark Mantis vs Borneo Stick Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peruvian Bark Mantis | Borneo Stick Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Liturgusa manausensis | Toxodera integrifolia |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Liturgusidae | Toxoderidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm | 80-110 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru | Borneo |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Peruvian Bark Mantis
A bark mantis originally described from the Manaus region of Brazil but also found in Peru. It has a dark brown body with lighter speckles.
Did You Know?
It is most commonly collected using headlamp surveys on tree trunks at night.
Borneo Stick Mantis
A large stick mantis endemic to Borneo with leaf-like wing expansions. Its wings resemble dried leaves and add to its twig-and-leaf disguise.
Did You Know?
Its leaf-like wing expansions are wider than those of any other Toxodera species.