White Plume Moth vs Egyptian Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Plume Moth | Egyptian Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterophorus pentadactyla | Miomantis paykullii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Pterophoridae | Mantidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm wingspan | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Africa, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White Plume Moth
A delicate pure white moth with deeply divided wings that split into feather-like plumes. Often seen resting on walls at night with wings held out like a letter T. Caterpillars feed on hedge bindweed.
Did You Know?
Its wings are divided into five feather-like plumes on each side, giving it one of the most unusual wing forms of any moth.
Egyptian Mantis
A small to medium green mantis native to Africa that has become established in parts of the southern United States. Females are notorious for always cannibalizing males during mating.
Did You Know?
Female Egyptian mantises cannibalize the male in nearly 100% of mating attempts, making them one of the most sexually cannibalistic animals known to science.