Unicorn Mantis vs Twelve-Spotted Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Unicorn Mantis | Twelve-Spotted Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudovates peruviana | Libellula pulchella |
| Order | Mantodea | Odonata |
| Family | Vatidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 55-70mm | 65-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | South America | North America |
| 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.
Twelve-Spotted Skimmer
A showy dragonfly with three dark spots on each wing, totaling twelve. Mature males develop additional white spots between the dark ones.
Did You Know?
Despite the name twelve-spotted, mature males actually have 24 wing markings when the white pruinose spots are included.