Giant Dead Leaf Mantis
Scientific Name: Deroplatys desiccata
Common Name: Giant Dead Leaf Mantis
Origin: South East Asia
Dimensions: 6" x 8" Black Shadowbox Frame
Deroplatys desiccata takes its common name from its resemblance to dead, lined, 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. It can also react with a threatening display consisting of "black underwings splayed out, with large eyespots, frightening away unsuspecting predators." The intricate lines on the mantis' body, which serve to look like the natural veins on a leaf, as well as its dark brown colours, are beneficial to the species as it has been shown to avoid the attention of aerial predators or other insects.
Scientific Name: Deroplatys desiccata
Common Name: Giant Dead Leaf Mantis
Origin: South East Asia
Dimensions: 6" x 8" Black Shadowbox Frame
Deroplatys desiccata takes its common name from its resemblance to dead, lined, 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. It can also react with a threatening display consisting of "black underwings splayed out, with large eyespots, frightening away unsuspecting predators." The intricate lines on the mantis' body, which serve to look like the natural veins on a leaf, as well as its dark brown colours, are beneficial to the species as it has been shown to avoid the attention of aerial predators or other insects.
Scientific Name: Deroplatys desiccata
Common Name: Giant Dead Leaf Mantis
Origin: South East Asia
Dimensions: 6" x 8" Black Shadowbox Frame
Deroplatys desiccata takes its common name from its resemblance to dead, lined, 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. It can also react with a threatening display consisting of "black underwings splayed out, with large eyespots, frightening away unsuspecting predators." The intricate lines on the mantis' body, which serve to look like the natural veins on a leaf, as well as its dark brown colours, are beneficial to the species as it has been shown to avoid the attention of aerial predators or other insects.