Thistle Lace Bug vs Borneo Leaf Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thistle Lace Bug | Borneo Leaf Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tingis cardui | Amorphoscelis borneana |
| Order | Hemiptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Tingidae | Amorphoscelidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Thistle Lace Bug
A small, beautifully structured lace bug found on creeping thistle. Wings have an intricate latticed pattern. Causes yellowing and stippling of thistle leaves.
Did You Know?
The extraordinary wing structure is so delicate and ornate that it inspired Victorian microscopists.
Borneo Leaf Mantis
A small leaf-mimicking mantis from the forests of Borneo. It rests on dead leaves in the understory where its brown coloring provides camouflage.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few Amorphoscelis species found in Asia rather than Africa.