Scaly Cricket vs Malabar Flower Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scaly Cricket | Malabar Flower Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudomogoplistes vicentae | Creobroter meleagris |
| Order | Orthoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Mogoplistidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 7-11mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | India |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Scaly Cricket
A tiny wingless cricket covered in iridescent scales. It lives on shingle beaches above the high-tide line. It is extremely secretive, hiding under pebbles during the day.
Did You Know?
It is one of the rarest insects in Britain, found on only a handful of shingle beaches.
Malabar Flower Mantis
A beautifully marked flower mantis from southern India with speckled wings. It is commonly found in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'meleagris' means guinea fowl, referring to the speckled pattern on its wings.