Mantis Lacewing vs Giant Rainforest Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mantis Lacewing | Giant Rainforest Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mantispa perla | Hierodula majuscula |
| Order | Neuroptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Mantispidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 15-20mm | 65-80mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mantis Lacewing
A delicate insect with mantis-like raptorial forelegs and lace-like wings. An ambush predator of small insects.
Did You Know?
Larvae enter spider egg sacs and consume all the eggs, emerging as adults from the silk cocoon.
Giant Rainforest Mantis
One of Australia's largest mantises with a green body and reddish inner forelegs. It has distinctive blue-purple patches on the inside of its forelegs used in threat displays. It is a powerful ambush predator.
Did You Know?
It has been filmed catching and eating small tree frogs, demonstrating its power as a predator.