Orchid Mantis Ghost Mantis

Like the orchid mantis ghost mantises boast some of the most impressive camouflage of the insect world.

Orchid mantis ghost mantis. Ghost mantis phyllocrania paradoxa from 18 00. It is one of the three species in the genus phyllocrania. Relying on her camouflage it waits patiently until an unsuspecting prey comes along. Two females next to a 50 euro coin.

Orchid mantis hymenopus coronatus l2 l4. Like the orchid mantis ghost mantises boast some of the most impressive camouflage of the insect world. Two females next to a 50 euro coin. The thorax is slightly flattened into a leaf like shape and each of the walking legs and abdomen have projections that mimic dead leaves as well.

This insect hails from the asian rain forest where it hides in the orchids or among the trees turning. The ghost mantis phyllocrania paradoxa should be kept in an enclosure that is at least 3 times as tall as the mantis is long and at least 2 times as wide as the mantis is long. People usually call them by different names precisely due to their uncanny physical appearance. Spiny flower mantis pseudocreobotra wahlbergi from 23 00.

T he orchid mantis hymenopus coronatus is a flower like mantis which is largely found in the tropical forests of southeast asia. African twig mantis popa spurca from 22 00. The most common color is dark brown however. The orchid mantis is a pretty little species with legs like petals and soft pink coloration.

Giant devil s flower mantis idolomantis diabolica 26 00. Once she sees her prey she will attack very fast. It is known for its distinct and exclusive camouflaged appearance of a dry weathered leaf. The hymenopus bicornis is another scientific name for orchid praying mantis.

Luckily ghosts are a fairly small species so it is easy to find a suitable enclosure. The most common color is dark brown however. Phyllocrania paradoxa common name ghost mantis is a small species of mantis from africa remarkable for its leaf like body. Giant asian mantis hierodula membranacea from 21 00.

The thorax is slightly flattened into a leaf like shape and each of the walking legs and abdomen have projections that mimic dead leaves as well.