Wahlberg's Flower Mantis vs Long-tailed Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wahlberg's Flower Mantis | Long-tailed Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudocreobotra amarae | Urbanus proteus |
| Order | Mantodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hymenopodidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 43-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania | Southern United States through Central and South America |
| 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.
Long-tailed Skipper
A striking skipper with iridescent blue-green body and wing bases and long tail-like projections on the hindwings. It is a strong flier and occasional migrant.
Did You Know?
Known as the bean leaf roller because the caterpillar folds bean leaves into tubular shelters.