Tropical Mantidfly vs Dicromantispa Mantidfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Mantidfly | Dicromantispa Mantidfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Entanoneura gratiosa | Dicromantispa sayi |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Mantispidae | Mantispidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm wingspan | 18-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, India | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tropical Mantidfly
A striking tropical mantidfly with patterned wings found in Asian rainforests. Its ornate wing markings are unusual among mantidflies.
Did You Know?
Its beautifully marked wings make it one of the most ornamental species in the entire family.
Dicromantispa Mantidfly
A brown mantidfly found across eastern North America in forested habitats. Named after the eminent entomologist Thomas Say.
Did You Know?
Females lay thousands of eggs on stalks, but only larvae that find spider egg sacs survive.