Tumbu Fly vs Hooded Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tumbu Fly | Hooded Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordylobia anthropophaga | Choeradodis rhombicollis |
| Order | Diptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Mantidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 60-80 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Central America, northern South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tumbu Fly
An African blow fly whose larvae cause furuncular myiasis in humans and animals. Females lay eggs on soil or clothing hung out to dry.
Did You Know?
Ironing clothes thoroughly after drying them outdoors kills the eggs and prevents skin infestation.
Hooded Mantis
A Central American mantis with an enormously expanded, leaf-shaped prothorax. Its green, shield-like hood provides excellent leaf mimicry.
Did You Know?
Its prothoracic shield is so wide and flat that it earned the nickname "hooded mantis" for its cloak-like appearance.