Wahlberg's Flower Mantis vs Goblin Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wahlberg's Flower Mantis | Goblin Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudocreobotra amarae | Amorphoscelis pulchella |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Hymenopodidae | Amorphoscelidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania | Ghana, Cameroon, Nigeria |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Goblin Mantis
A tiny, cryptic mantis found on tree bark in West African forests. Its mottled brown coloring makes it virtually invisible against bark surfaces.
Did You Know?
At less than 25 mm, it is one of the smallest mantis species in Africa.