Tiger Bark Mantis vs Ross's Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiger Bark Mantis | Ross's Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amorphoscelis tigrina | Chelicerca rubra |
| Order | Mantodea | Embioptera |
| Family | Amorphoscelidae | Chelicercidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm | 8.0-12.0 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Tiger Bark Mantis
A small bark-dwelling mantis with tiger-like striped markings from East Africa. Its banded pattern mimics the lichen stripes on tropical tree trunks.
Did You Know?
Its striped pattern is unique among Amorphoscelis species and inspired its tiger-themed name.
Ross's Web Spinner
A reddish-brown web spinner found in tropical Africa that builds silk tunnels on tree bark. It is one of the more brightly colored embiopterans.
Did You Know?
The reddish coloration of this web spinner is unusual in the order, as most species are drab brown or black.