Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis vs Green Shield Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis | Green Shield Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ameles decolor | Chlidonoptera lestoni |
| Order | Mantodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Mantidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 20-30mm | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon |
| 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.
Green Shield Mantis
A flat-bodied mantis from West Africa with a wide, shield-shaped pronotum. Its flattened body helps it press tightly against tree bark for camouflage.
Did You Know?
Its shield-like pronotum is proportionally one of the widest of any mantis species.