Tessellated Bark Mantis vs Long-winged Bark Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tessellated Bark Mantis | Long-winged Bark Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Liturgusa tessellata | Amorphoscelis longipennis |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Liturgusidae | Amorphoscelidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 18-28 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Bolivia | Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Long-winged Bark Mantis
A bark mantis from West Africa with unusually long wings for its body size. Males are capable of sustained flight, unlike most bark mantises.
Did You Know?
Its relatively long wings make males among the strongest fliers in the family Amorphoscelidae.