Wide Dead Leaf Mantis vs Southern Net-Winged Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wide Dead Leaf Mantis | Southern Net-Winged Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthops platycephala | Blepharicera cherokea |
| Order | Mantodea | Diptera |
| Family | Acanthopidae | Blephariceridae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Bolivia | North 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.
Southern Net-Winged Midge
A net-winged midge endemic to southern Appalachian mountain streams. Larvae graze diatoms from smooth rock faces in fast cascades.
Did You Know?
Each suction disc on the larva generates enough force to support the entire body against rushing water.