Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis vs Red-Shouldered Ham Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis | Red-Shouldered Ham Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ameles decolor | Carcinops pumilio |
| Order | Mantodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mantidae | Histeridae |
| Size | 20-30mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Worldwide (cosmopolitan) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Red-Shouldered Ham Beetle
A tiny, shiny black hister beetle commonly found in poultry houses where it preys on house fly larvae. It is an important biological control agent in livestock facilities.
Did You Know?
A single beetle can consume up to 24 house fly eggs per day, making it one of the best natural fly controls in hen houses.