Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis vs Ecuadorian Dead Leaf Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis | Ecuadorian Dead Leaf Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ameles decolor | Acanthops elegans |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Mantidae | Acanthopidae |
| Size | 20-30mm | 35-48 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Ecuador, Northern Peru |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis
A small ground-dwelling mantis from the Mediterranean. Females are wingless and brachypterous while males fly readily.
Did You Know?
One of the few European mantis species where the female has completely lost the ability to fly.
Ecuadorian Dead Leaf Mantis
An elegant dead leaf mantis from the western Amazon basin of Ecuador. It has refined leaf mimicry with smooth, curved wing edges.
Did You Know?
Its smoother wing outline distinguishes it from the more ragged-edged species in the genus.