Wide Dead Leaf Mantis vs Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wide Dead Leaf Mantis | Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthops platycephala | Nesobasis erythrops |
| Order | Mantodea | Odonata |
| Family | Acanthopidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 3-4 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Bolivia | Fiji |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Endangered |
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.
Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly
An endemic Fijian damselfly found along shaded forest streams on Viti Levu. Males have distinctive red eyes and metallic green bodies.
Did You Know?
Fiji has over 20 endemic Nesobasis damselfly species, one of the richest island damselfly radiations.