Pond Olive Mayfly vs Giant Devil's Flower Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pond Olive Mayfly | Giant Devil's Flower Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cloeon dipterum | Idolomantis serrula |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Baetidae | Empusidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 80-110 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Tanzania, Kenya |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Pond Olive Mayfly
One of the few mayflies that breeds in still water including garden ponds and rain barrels. Unusually for a mayfly, females are ovoviviparous.
Did You Know?
This is one of the only mayflies that gives birth to live nymphs rather than laying eggs, a unique trait in the order.
Giant Devil's Flower Mantis
A close relative of the devil's flower mantis found in the dry forests of East Africa. It has serrated leg lobes that enhance its leaf-like disguise.
Did You Know?
Its serrated leg lobes are unique in the genus and give it a more ragged, leaf-like appearance.