Philippine Stick Mantis vs Wahlberg Mantis

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Philippine Stick Mantis Wahlberg Mantis
Scientific Name Toxodera philippina Polyspilota aeruginosa
Order Mantodea Mantodea
Family Toxoderidae Mantidae
Size 70-90 mm 60-80 mm
Habitat Forests Forests
Diet Omnivores Predators
Regions Philippines Africa
Conservation Data Deficient Least Concern

Philippine Stick Mantis

A slender stick mantis endemic to the Philippines found in primary forest habitats. It is rarely encountered and poorly studied in the wild.

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Did You Know?

Deforestation in the Philippines threatens its primary forest habitat more than any other factor.

Wahlberg Mantis

A large robust mantis with spectacular spiral-patterned inner forewings.

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Did You Know?

When threatened it spreads its wings to reveal vivid blue and black eyespots.