Tessellated Bark Mantis vs Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tessellated Bark Mantis | Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Liturgusa tessellata | Tarphius wollastoni |
| Order | Mantodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Liturgusidae | Zopheridae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 0.3-0.6 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Bolivia | St. Helena |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Tessellated Bark Mantis
A bark mantis with a tessellated mosaic-like pattern on its wings from the Amazon basin. The intricate pattern provides superb camouflage on textured bark.
Did You Know?
Its tessellated wing pattern is one of the most complex of any bark mantis species.
Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle
A small beetle endemic to St. Helena in the South Atlantic. It is associated with decaying endemic gumwood trees.
Did You Know?
St. Helena's native gumwood forests have been reduced to a few tiny remnant patches since colonization.