Blepharopus Mendica Or Otherwise Known As The Devil Flower Mantis is a photograph by Leslie Crotty which was uploaded on September 4th, 2014.
Blepharopus Mendica Or Otherwise Known As The Devil Flower Mantis
This species originate from all over Asia and Africa in countries such as Egypt, Algeria, India, Pakistan and Turkey. Females rarely exceed lengths... more
Title
Blepharopus Mendica Or Otherwise Known As The Devil Flower Mantis
Artist
Leslie Crotty
Medium
Photograph
Description
This species originate from all over Asia and Africa in countries such as Egypt, Algeria, India, Pakistan and Turkey. Females rarely exceed lengths of 21/2" and the males approximately 11/4" to 11/2". An easy way of determining female from male is the appearance of the antennae. The males have more feathery, split antennae, and the females, long, thin and straight. This mantis requires high temperatures and low humidity. It's color is lime green with white wings. When hanging on a branch or screen lid it mimics a dried leaf swaying in the wind camouflaging itself and blending in with its surroundings. They can be housed with other's of it's own kind as long as food is plentiful, but why take a chance. There is also a possibility of cannibalism. This mantis can be kept as a pet and is a good mantis for a beginner or anybody interested in raising one from a hatchling. I photographed this mantis in my photo studio against a dark background using a 140 macro lens, #2 extension tube and a #2 softar filter standing on top of some artificial plants which I purchased at the local florist shop! It is a very unique and interesting mantis. I hope everyone enjoys viewing this Devil Mantis as much as I did photographing it! LESLIE F. CROTTY
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September 4th, 2014
