Silver-Haired Tumbling Flower Beetle vs Giant Asian Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-Haired Tumbling Flower Beetle | Giant Asian Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mordellistena argentata | Hierodula membranacea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Mordellidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 70-90 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silver-Haired Tumbling Flower Beetle
A tiny tumbling flower beetle covered in fine silvery pubescence across Europe. Larvae develop in the stems of various herbaceous plants.
Did You Know?
Its covering of dense silvery hairs gives it a frosted appearance that helps it blend in on flower heads.
Giant Asian Mantis
One of the largest mantis species in Asia, reaching 90 mm. A voracious generalist predator that catches everything from moths to small lizards and frogs.
Did You Know?
This mantis is such a generalist predator that it has been documented catching and eating small birds, lizards, frogs, and even fish from garden ponds.