Springbok Mantis vs African Predatory Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Springbok Mantis | African Predatory Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Miomantis caffra | Chrysopa pudica |
| Order | Mantodea | Neuroptera |
| Family | Mantidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 30-50mm | 16-24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Africa, Oceania | West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Springbok Mantis
A small bright green mantis native to southern Africa that has become invasive in New Zealand. Females are notorious for always cannibalizing males during mating. Males approach females with extreme caution.
Did You Know?
Female sexual cannibalism is nearly universal in this species, with males being eaten during mating over 60% of the time.
African Predatory Lacewing
A robust lacewing found across tropical Africa in forested and cultivated areas. Adults and larvae both contribute to pest suppression.
Did You Know?
It is frequently collected in cocoa agroforestry systems where it helps control cocoa mirids.