Wide Dead Leaf Mantis vs Garden Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wide Dead Leaf Mantis | Garden Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthops platycephala | Orthodera ministralis |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Acanthopidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Bolivia | Australia, Oceania |
| 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.
Garden Mantis
A small to medium-sized bright green praying mantis commonly found in Australian gardens. It has distinctive blue-purple spots on the inner surfaces of its forelegs, displayed when threatened.
Did You Know?
The blue spots on its forearms are thought to startle predators and are unique among Australian mantis species.