Rufous Bark Mantis vs Filigreed Stick Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rufous Bark Mantis | Filigreed Stick Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amorphoscelis rufula | Toxodera fimbriata |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Amorphoscelidae | Toxoderidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 75-100 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo | Indonesia, Malaysia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Data Deficient |
Rufous Bark Mantis
A reddish-brown bark mantis from Central Africa that blends with red-barked tropical trees. Its rufous coloring is distinctive among bark mantises.
Did You Know?
Its reddish color is thought to match the bark of certain Entandrophragma mahogany trees.
Filigreed Stick Mantis
A stick mantis from Southeast Asia with fringed edges along its thorax and legs. The fringes break up its body outline among dead twigs and branches.
Did You Know?
Its fringed body margins are more elaborate than any other species in the genus.