Venezuelan Bark Mantis vs Boxer Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Venezuelan Bark Mantis | Boxer Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Liturgusa fossetti | Otomantis scutigera |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Liturgusidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Venezuela | Africa |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
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.
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.