Wide Dead Leaf Mantis vs Hooded Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wide Dead Leaf Mantis | Hooded Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthops platycephala | Choeradodis rhombicollis |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Acanthopidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 60-80 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Bolivia | Central America, northern South America |
| 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.
Hooded Mantis
A Central American mantis with an enormously expanded, leaf-shaped prothorax. Its green, shield-like hood provides excellent leaf mimicry.
Did You Know?
Its prothoracic shield is so wide and flat that it earned the nickname "hooded mantis" for its cloak-like appearance.