Springbok Mantis vs African Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Springbok Mantis | African Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Miomantis caffra | Manticora latipennis |
| Order | Mantodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mantidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 30-50mm | 40-65 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Africa, Oceania | Southern Africa (Namibia, South Africa, Botswana) |
| 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 Tiger Beetle
The world's largest tiger beetle, a fierce predator with massive jaws. It is flightless and hunts on the ground at night.
Did You Know?
Despite being flightless, it can sprint across sand at speeds that would be equivalent to a human running over 300 km/h.