Wahlberg's Flower Mantis vs Pink Lady Mayfly

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Wahlberg's Flower Mantis Pink Lady Mayfly
Scientific Name Pseudocreobotra amarae Epeorus vitreus
Order Mantodea Ephemeroptera
Family Hymenopodidae Heptageniidae
Size 25-35 mm 9-12 mm
Habitat Heathland Rivers & Streams
Diet Omnivores Omnivores
Regions Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania North 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.

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Did You Know?

The thoracic spines make it one of the most heavily ornamented flower mantises in Africa.

Pink Lady Mayfly

A pale pinkish mayfly of eastern North American streams with a distinctly two-tailed nymph. Adults have translucent wings with a faint rosy tint.

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Did You Know?

The pink coloration of the adult body fades to white within minutes of death.