Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis vs Ant-Mimicking Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis | Ant-Mimicking Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ameles decolor | Cyphonia clavata |
| Order | Mantodea | Hemiptera |
| Family | Mantidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 20-30mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Central America, South America |
| 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-Mimicking Treehopper
A treehopper with a pronotal projection shaped like an ant sitting on its back. The ant mimic is thought to deter predators from attacking.
Did You Know?
The "ant" on its back is actually a hollow extension of its pronotum viewed from certain angles.