Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis vs Cave Weta
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis | Cave Weta |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ameles decolor | Gymnoplectron acanthocerum |
| Order | Mantodea | Orthoptera |
| Family | Mantidae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 20-30mm | 30-50 mm body |
| Habitat | Indoors | Indoors |
| Diet | Predators | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| 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.
Cave Weta
A large cave-dwelling weta endemic to New Zealand with extremely long antennae up to three times its body length. Uses its antennae to navigate in complete darkness.
Did You Know?
Cave wetas have antennae so long they can span a cave entrance like a trip wire — detecting predators and prey in pitch darkness using touch and vibration alone.