Wide Dead Leaf Mantis vs Iranian Desert Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wide Dead Leaf Mantis | Iranian Desert Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthops platycephala | Eremiaphila iranensis |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Acanthopidae | Eremiaphilidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Bolivia | Iran |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Data Deficient |
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.
Iranian Desert Mantis
A small, pale mantis endemic to the deserts of Iran. It runs rapidly across gravel plains to ambush small invertebrate prey.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few mantis species able to survive in salt flat environments.