Sand Cockroach vs Tunisian Desert Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sand Cockroach | Tunisian Desert Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arenivaga investigata | Eremiaphila berndstiewi |
| Order | Blattodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Corydiidae | Eremiaphilidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Tunisia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Sand Cockroach
A desert cockroach that extracts water vapor from moist sand through special mouthparts.
Did You Know?
It can absorb atmospheric water vapor at humidities as low as 83 percent.
Tunisian Desert Mantis
A recently described desert mantis from southern Tunisia. It has an extremely flattened body that helps it hide under stones and in crevices.
Did You Know?
It was only described as a new species in 2012, showing how poorly known desert mantises remain.