Widefooted Treehopper vs Malagasy Ghost Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Widefooted Treehopper | Malagasy Ghost Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campylenchia latipes | Phyllocrania illudens |
| Order | Hemiptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Membracidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 40-50 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Widefooted Treehopper
A North American treehopper with a distinctly angular pronotum and flattened tibiae. It is commonly found on herbaceous vegetation in open habitats.
Did You Know?
Its widened leg segments are thought to help it grip plant stems in windy open habitats.
Malagasy Ghost Mantis
A small mantis with elaborate leaf-like extensions on its head, thorax, and legs that make it nearly invisible among dead leaves. It sways slowly while walking to enhance its camouflage.
Did You Know?
While similar to the continental African ghost mantis P. paradoxa, this Malagasy species has subtle morphological differences adapted to local leaf litter.