Steelblue Jewel Beetle vs Giant Malaysian Leaf Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Steelblue Jewel Beetle | Giant Malaysian Leaf Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phaenops cyanea | Deroplatys truncata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Buprestidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 7-12mm | 80-100 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Steelblue Jewel Beetle
A compact dark metallic blue-green beetle that attacks stressed pine trees. It has infrared sensors that detect forest fires from great distances.
Did You Know?
It possesses infrared pit organs on its thorax that can detect forest fires from over 80 kilometers away.
Giant Malaysian Leaf Mantis
The largest dead leaf mantis species with a broad, flat body that mimics a curled brown leaf. Its enormous thoracic shield extends laterally like a dried leaf blade.
Did You Know?
It is so convincingly leaf-shaped that researchers have documented birds landing on it mistaking it for a real leaf.