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Dead leaf mantis

Deroplatys trigonodera

She is lucky to be alive

It would be an underestimation to say that she had a bad molt. Both of her back legs were bent backwards, the front one missing completely, and she had no claws on all but one limb.

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Deroplatys trigonodera

This little fella is a professional photo model

Funny to watch how his mood changes in a second, when he is unexpectedly disturbed. All of the sudden he is all defensive and stretching his arms upwards, just like he is saying “back off”. I wonder if this pose work in a real jungle environment?

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Deroplatys desiccata

Giant dead leaf mantis is the largest one?

Eats like a machine and has never refused a food in over a year long life. Lives much longer than many other praying mantis species, which is a big plus. Gentle, patient giant. She is confident and intelligent, if you push her, have no doubt’s – she will push back.

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