Sinuate-horned Dung Beetle vs African Grass Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sinuate-horned Dung Beetle | African Grass Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helictopleurus sinuatocornis | Pyrgomantis nasuta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sinuate-horned Dung Beetle
A medium-sized dung beetle named for the sinuate or wavy shape of the male's cephalic horn. Its body is dark brown with a strongly convex pronotum.
Did You Know?
Males with the most elaborately curved horns tend to win fights over dung balls, gaining access to mates.
African Grass Mantis
An extremely slender mantis shaped like a grass stem with an elongated head and thorax. It sways gently in the wind to mimic grass blades.
Did You Know?
Their body is so thin and elongated that they are virtually invisible when aligned with a single grass stem.