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Dead Leaf Mantis
Dead Leaf Mantis
Deroplatys desiccata
Dead Leaf Mantis
Scientific Name:
Deroplatys desiccata
Habitat:
Tropical forest; uses dead leaves and debris for camouflage. When threatened, it fans out its wings to reveal dark eye-spot patterns, making it appear larger and more intimidating to predators.
Lifespan (months)
12-14
Female:
Size (cm)
7.5-8
Female:
~9-10
Male:
~6.5-7
Male:
Handling and Temperament
Generally docile but very cryptic and reliant on camouflage; will often freeze or “play dead” when disturbed.
Origin:
Southeast Asia
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