Wide Dead Leaf Mantis vs Canary-shouldered Thorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wide Dead Leaf Mantis | Canary-shouldered Thorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthops platycephala | Ennomos alniaria |
| Order | Mantodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Acanthopidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 35-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Bolivia | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Wide Dead Leaf Mantis
A broad-headed dead leaf mantis from the Amazon basin with a distinctively flattened head. Its wide head profile adds to its overall leaf-shaped silhouette.
Did You Know?
Its unusually flat, wide head is the broadest proportionally of any species in the genus.
Canary-shouldered Thorn
An autumn moth with bright canary-yellow fur on its thorax and warm orange-yellow wings. When at rest with wings raised, it closely resembles a dead birch leaf.
Did You Know?
Its vivid yellow thoracic fur is unique among British geometrid moths and makes it instantly recognisable.