Tanzanian Conehead Mantis vs Giant Malaysian Leaf Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tanzanian Conehead Mantis | Giant Malaysian Leaf Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empusa conversii | Deroplatys truncata |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Empusidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 45-60 mm | 80-100 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Tanzania, Malawi | Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
Tanzanian Conehead Mantis
An East African conehead mantis found in the dry woodlands of Tanzania. It has a well-developed head cone and long, spiny raptorial legs.
Did You Know?
It is most active during the dry season when prey concentrates around remaining vegetation.
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.