Purple-winged Mantis vs Long-winged Bark Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Purple-winged Mantis | Long-winged Bark Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tenodera australasiae | Amorphoscelis longipennis |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Mantidae | Amorphoscelidae |
| Size | 70-95 mm | 18-28 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Long-winged Bark Mantis
A bark mantis from West Africa with unusually long wings for its body size. Males are capable of sustained flight, unlike most bark mantises.
Did You Know?
Its relatively long wings make males among the strongest fliers in the family Amorphoscelidae.