Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis vs Elegant Bark Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis | Elegant Bark Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ameles decolor | Amorphoscelis elegans |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Mantidae | Amorphoscelidae |
| Size | 20-30mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Ivory Coast, Guinea, Sierra Leone |
| 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.
Elegant Bark Mantis
A delicate bark mantis from West Africa with fine, elegant body proportions. It is one of the more gracefully built species in the family.
Did You Know?
Its slender, graceful build is unusual for bark mantises, which are typically stocky and flat.