Black Sedge vs Gambian Conehead Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Sedge | Gambian Conehead Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Silo nigricornis | Empusa guttula |
| Order | Trichoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Goeridae | Empusidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm body | 45-60 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Gambia, Senegal, Mali |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Sedge
A caddisfly whose larvae build heavy cases from sand grains cemented with silk. Found in clean, stony streams. Cases have lateral flanges of larger stones for ballast.
Did You Know?
Larval cases have added flanges of larger stones that act as ballast, preventing the case from being swept away.
Gambian Conehead Mantis
A West African conehead mantis with spotted markings on its wings and body. It is found in savanna habitats where it perches on tall grasses.
Did You Know?
Its spotted body pattern helps it blend with seed heads of savanna grasses.