Tunisian Desert Mantis vs Rufous Bark Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tunisian Desert Mantis | Rufous Bark Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eremiaphila berndstiewi | Amorphoscelis rufula |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Eremiaphilidae | Amorphoscelidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Tunisia | Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo |
| 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.
Rufous Bark Mantis
A reddish-brown bark mantis from Central Africa that blends with red-barked tropical trees. Its rufous coloring is distinctive among bark mantises.
Did You Know?
Its reddish color is thought to match the bark of certain Entandrophragma mahogany trees.