Sunda Longhorn vs Sumatran Stick Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunda Longhorn | Sumatran Stick Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apriona swainsoni | Toxodera hauseri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Toxoderidae |
| Size | 30-45 mm | 65-90 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Indonesia (Java, Sumatra, Borneo), Philippines | Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Sunda Longhorn
A large olive-grey lamiin with a dense covering of fine pubescence, found in the islands of Indonesia and the Philippines. It attacks a wide range of tropical hardwoods. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light.
Did You Know?
This species was named after the English naturalist William Swainson, who collected widely in the tropics.
Sumatran Stick Mantis
A slender stick mantis found in the montane forests of Sumatra. It is one of the few Toxodera species adapted to cooler highland conditions.
Did You Know?
It lives at elevations above 1,000 meters, unusually high for a tropical stick mantis.