Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis vs Bark Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis | Bark Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ameles decolor | Liturgusa sp. |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Mantidae | Liturgusidae |
| Size | 20-30mm | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | South America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Bark Mantis
A flattened mantis species that lives on tree bark and is superbly camouflaged. Rather than ambushing prey, it actively chases insects across bark surfaces at high speed.
Did You Know?
Bark mantises are among the fastest-running mantis species and will sprint across tree bark at speeds that rival many ground-dwelling predatory insects.