Deroplatys Desiccata / Giant Dead Leaf Mantis - male
Species - Deroplatys desiccata
Common name - Giant dead leaf mantis
Origin - Malaysia
About - a praying mantis from Southeast Asia. This is the type species of genus Deroplatys. Its common name comes from its resemblance to dead, leafy vegetation including having a flattened, greatly extended thorax and "intricate leaf patterns" on its wings. This insect varies in color from mottled brown through "pale orangey brown" to a very dark brown that is almost black.This creature's camouflage is aided by its movements as well as its appearance. When disturbed, it rocks gently as if caught in the breeze. When threatened, it typically falls to the ground and lies motionless.
Species - Deroplatys desiccata
Common name - Giant dead leaf mantis
Origin - Malaysia
About - a praying mantis from Southeast Asia. This is the type species of genus Deroplatys. Its common name comes from its resemblance to dead, leafy vegetation including having a flattened, greatly extended thorax and "intricate leaf patterns" on its wings. This insect varies in color from mottled brown through "pale orangey brown" to a very dark brown that is almost black.This creature's camouflage is aided by its movements as well as its appearance. When disturbed, it rocks gently as if caught in the breeze. When threatened, it typically falls to the ground and lies motionless.
Species - Deroplatys desiccata
Common name - Giant dead leaf mantis
Origin - Malaysia
About - a praying mantis from Southeast Asia. This is the type species of genus Deroplatys. Its common name comes from its resemblance to dead, leafy vegetation including having a flattened, greatly extended thorax and "intricate leaf patterns" on its wings. This insect varies in color from mottled brown through "pale orangey brown" to a very dark brown that is almost black.This creature's camouflage is aided by its movements as well as its appearance. When disturbed, it rocks gently as if caught in the breeze. When threatened, it typically falls to the ground and lies motionless.
Frame 15 x 20cm
Sizes and colours may vary from the one pictured. Some Specimens are a lot darker than the photo and others are lighter, some can be bigger or smaller due to nature
