Surinam Lanternfly vs Bordered Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Surinam Lanternfly | Bordered Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulgora surinamensis | Stagmatoptera biocellata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Fulgoridae | Mantidae |
| Size | 70-85 mm wingspan | 60-80mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Suriname, Guyana, Northern Brazil | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Surinam Lanternfly
A large Neotropical lanternfly with a broad head process and cryptically patterned forewings that reveal startling eyespot hindwings when threatened. The body is mottled gray-brown.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it suddenly flashes its eyespot-bearing hindwings to startle predators, a behavior known as a deimatic display.
Bordered Mantis
A large green mantis with two prominent dark eyespots on the inner surfaces of its forelegs. It uses these spots in its threat display by spreading its legs wide. It is common in South American forests.
Did You Know?
The twin eyespots on its forelegs create the illusion of a face with two large eyes when displayed to predators.