Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis vs Borneo Stick Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis | Borneo Stick Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ameles decolor | Toxodera integrifolia |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Mantidae | Toxoderidae |
| Size | 20-30mm | 80-110 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Borneo |
| 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.
Borneo Stick Mantis
A large stick mantis endemic to Borneo with leaf-like wing expansions. Its wings resemble dried leaves and add to its twig-and-leaf disguise.
Did You Know?
Its leaf-like wing expansions are wider than those of any other Toxodera species.