Valenzuela Barklouse vs Wahlberg's Flower Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Valenzuela Barklouse | Wahlberg's Flower Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Valenzuela flavidus | Pseudocreobotra amarae |
| Order | Psocoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Caeciliusidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 2.0-3.0 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Valenzuela Barklouse
A common yellowish barklouse found on a wide range of trees and shrubs. It is one of the most abundant psocids in temperate regions.
Did You Know?
This species is so common that it appears in almost every barklouse survey conducted in Europe.
Wahlberg's Flower Mantis
A small East African flower mantis with spiny projections on its abdomen and thorax. Its coloring ranges from white to green depending on the habitat.
Did You Know?
The thoracic spines make it one of the most heavily ornamented flower mantises in Africa.