Purple-winged Mantis vs Common Acerentomid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Purple-winged Mantis | Common Acerentomid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tenodera australasiae | Acerentomon doderoi |
| Order | Mantodea | Protura |
| Family | Mantidae | Acerentomidae |
| Size | 70-95 mm | 0.5-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Purple-winged Mantis
A large Australian mantis with distinctive purple-tinged wings that are displayed in flight. It is one of the more conspicuous mantis species found in tropical and subtropical Australia.
Did You Know?
When it flies, the purple wings create a startling flash of colour that may confuse bird predators.
Common Acerentomid
A tiny eyeless proturan found in forest soils across Europe. It walks on only four legs, holding its forelegs forward as antennae.
Did You Know?
Proturans are the only hexapods that add body segments as they molt, starting with nine abdominal segments and gaining three more.