Unicorn Mantis vs Boxer Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Unicorn Mantis | Boxer Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudovates peruviana | Otomantis scutigera |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Vatidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 55-70mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Africa |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Unicorn Mantis
A slender mantis with a horn-like projection on its head and lobed leg extensions. Its green and brown coloring mimics lichen-covered twigs. The horn gives it a distinctive unicorn-like profile.
Did You Know?
The single horn on its head serves no known function but makes it one of the most distinctive mantis species.
Boxer Mantis
A small African mantis named for its habit of rapidly striking with its raptorial forelegs in a boxing-like manner. It has distinctive banded legs and a compact body.
Did You Know?
Boxer mantises strike at prey with some of the fastest foreleg movements of any mantis species, snatching tiny fruit flies from the air with extraordinary precision.