Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis vs Ant Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis | Ant Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ameles decolor | Odontomantis planiceps |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Mantidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 20-30mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis
A small ground-dwelling mantis from the Mediterranean. Females are wingless and brachypterous while males fly readily.
Did You Know?
One of the few European mantis species where the female has completely lost the ability to fly.
Ant Mantis
A tiny mantis whose nymphs mimic ants to avoid predation.
Did You Know?
First-instar nymphs run erratically with raised abdomens like weaver ants.