Tunisian Desert Mantis vs Black Carpet Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tunisian Desert Mantis | Black Carpet Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eremiaphila berndstiewi | Attagenus unicolor |
| Order | Mantodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Eremiaphilidae | Dermestidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Indoors |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Tunisia | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
Tunisian Desert Mantis
A recently described desert mantis from southern Tunisia. It has an extremely flattened body that helps it hide under stones and in crevices.
Did You Know?
It was only described as a new species in 2012, showing how poorly known desert mantises remain.
Black Carpet Beetle
A small, oval, dark brown to black beetle that is a major pest of textiles and natural fibers. Larvae are covered in long brown hairs.
Did You Know?
Larvae can survive up to a year without feeding if conditions are dry.