Wahlberg's Flower Mantis vs Bark Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wahlberg's Flower Mantis | Bark Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudocreobotra amarae | Liturgusa sp. |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Hymenopodidae | Liturgusidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania | South America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Bark Mantis
A flattened mantis species that lives on tree bark and is superbly camouflaged. Rather than ambushing prey, it actively chases insects across bark surfaces at high speed.
Did You Know?
Bark mantises are among the fastest-running mantis species and will sprint across tree bark at speeds that rival many ground-dwelling predatory insects.