Spiny Flower Mantis vs Great Green Bush-Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spiny Flower Mantis | Great Green Bush-Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii | Tettigonia viridissima |
| Order | Mantodea | Orthoptera |
| Family | Hymenopodidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 28-42 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spiny Flower Mantis
Small, colorful mantis with spectacular eye-like patterns on its wings displayed in a threat pose. White and green body with pink and yellow highlights. Native to southern Africa.
Did You Know?
The spiny flower mantis has eye-like spiral patterns on its wings — when threatened, it raises them in a dramatic display that makes it look much larger and more intimidating.
Great Green Bush-Cricket
One of the largest katydids in Europe, with a bright green body and long wings. Males produce a loud, sustained stridulation audible from great distances.
Did You Know?
Despite being largely herbivorous, great green bush-crickets are avid predators and will readily hunt and consume other insects including caterpillars and flies.