Round-bodied Scydmaenine vs Long-winged Bark Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Round-bodied Scydmaenine | Long-winged Bark Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scydmaenus tarsatus | Amorphoscelis longipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Amorphoscelidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 18-28 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Round-bodied Scydmaenine
A minute, convex rove beetle of the subfamily Scydmaeninae with a distinctively constricted waist between thorax and abdomen. It is a specialized predator of armored mites in forest soil.
Did You Know?
This tiny beetle has evolved specialized mandibles that can crack open the heavily armored shells of oribatid mites, prey that most other predators cannot exploit.
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.