Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis vs European Grain Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis | European Grain Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ameles decolor | Sitophilus granarius |
| Order | Mantodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mantidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 20-30mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Indoors |
| Diet | Predators | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
European Grain Weevil
A small, dark brown, flightless weevil that infests stored grain. It has been a pest since ancient civilizations first stored wheat.
Did You Know?
Specimens have been found in grain stores at ancient Egyptian archaeological sites thousands of years old.