Yemeni Conehead Mantis vs New Zealand Praying Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yemeni Conehead Mantis | New Zealand Praying Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empusa mendicaria | Orthodera novaezealandiae |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Empusidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 45-60 mm | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Yemen, Oman, Saudi Arabia | Oceania (New Zealand) |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Near Threatened |
Yemeni Conehead Mantis
A slender conehead mantis from the Arabian Peninsula with a well-developed head process. It inhabits dry wadis and acacia scrublands.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few Empusa species adapted to the extreme aridity of the Arabian Peninsula.
New Zealand Praying Mantis
New Zealand's only native praying mantis, a small bright green species found throughout the country. It is now threatened by competition from the larger introduced South African mantis. Females are larger than males and occasionally cannibalize them after mating.
Did You Know?
The native New Zealand mantis is being outcompeted by the introduced South African mantis, which arrived around 1978 and is now more common in many areas.