Plum Sawfly vs Ghost Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Plum Sawfly | Ghost Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hoplocampa flava | Phyllocrania paradoxa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 40-50 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Plum Sawfly
A small, yellowish-brown sawfly that is a pest of plum orchards. Larvae bore into developing plum fruitlets, causing them to drop prematurely.
Did You Know?
Larvae can be detected by their distinctive wet frass, which oozes from entry holes in young plum fruitlets.
Ghost Mantis
A small mantis with elaborate leaf-like extensions on its head, body, and legs. Sways gently to mimic a leaf in the breeze. One of the most popular pet mantis species.
Did You Know?
Ghost mantises gently sway their bodies to mimic leaves blowing in the wind — this cryptic behavior makes them virtually invisible to both prey and predators.