Twig-girdling Longhorn vs Venezuelan Bark Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twig-girdling Longhorn | Venezuelan Bark Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceroplesis thunbergii | Liturgusa fossetti |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Liturgusidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Venezuela |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Twig-girdling Longhorn
A grey and black longhorn beetle with pale speckled markings. It girdles living twigs to create suitable egg-laying sites.
Did You Know?
Females methodically chew a neat groove around a branch until it dies, providing their larvae with drying wood to feed on.
Venezuelan Bark Mantis
A small bark mantis from Venezuela described in the 2014 revision of the genus. It has subtle brown markings that match the bark of tropical hardwoods.
Did You Know?
It was named after the jazz musician Lester 'Pres' Fossett by the describing entomologist.