Tessellated Bark Mantis vs Malabar Flower Mantis

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Tessellated Bark Mantis Malabar Flower Mantis
Scientific Name Liturgusa tessellata Creobroter meleagris
Order Mantodea Mantodea
Family Liturgusidae Hymenopodidae
Size 20-30 mm 25-35 mm
Habitat Forests Farmland
Diet Wood Feeders Omnivores
Regions Brazil, Bolivia India
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

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.

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Did You Know?

Its tessellated wing pattern is one of the most complex of any bark mantis species.

Malabar Flower Mantis

A beautifully marked flower mantis from southern India with speckled wings. It is commonly found in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot.

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Did You Know?

Its species name 'meleagris' means guinea fowl, referring to the speckled pattern on its wings.