Tunisian Desert Mantis vs Filigreed Stick Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tunisian Desert Mantis | Filigreed Stick Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eremiaphila berndstiewi | Toxodera fimbriata |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Eremiaphilidae | Toxoderidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 75-100 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Tunisia | Indonesia, Malaysia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Data Deficient |
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.
Filigreed Stick Mantis
A stick mantis from Southeast Asia with fringed edges along its thorax and legs. The fringes break up its body outline among dead twigs and branches.
Did You Know?
Its fringed body margins are more elaborate than any other species in the genus.