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Mantodea Collection

The world of Mantodea is a captivating one, filled with fascinating creatures that never fail to amaze

Background imageMantodea Collection: Praying mantis head

Praying mantis head, close up

Background imageMantodea Collection: Malaysian Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) pink colour morph, camouflaged on an orchid

Malaysian Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) pink colour morph, camouflaged on an orchid. Captive, from Malaysia

Background imageMantodea Collection: Malaysian Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) white colour morph camouflaged on an orchid. Captive

Malaysian Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) white colour morph camouflaged on an orchid. Captive. Originating from Malaysia

Background imageMantodea Collection: RF - Devils flower mantis (Idolomantis diabolica) male, captive, occurs in Africa

RF - Devils flower mantis (Idolomantis diabolica) male, captive, occurs in Africa

Background imageMantodea Collection: Tropical shield mantis (Choeradodis sp. ) (Possibly C. rhombicollis) Canande, Esmeraldas

Tropical shield mantis (Choeradodis sp. ) (Possibly C. rhombicollis) Canande, Esmeraldas
Tropical shield mantis (Choeradodis sp.) (Possibly C. rhombicollis) Canande, Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Background imageMantodea Collection: Praying Mantis -Mantis religiosa-, Burgenland, Austria

Praying Mantis -Mantis religiosa-, Burgenland, Austria

Background imageMantodea Collection: Devil Stick Mantis (Idolomantis diabolica) subadult, close-up of head and forelegs (captive)

Devil Stick Mantis (Idolomantis diabolica) subadult, close-up of head and forelegs (captive)

Background imageMantodea Collection: Tropical shield mantis (Choeradodis sp. ) Sumaco National Park, Napo, Ecuador

Tropical shield mantis (Choeradodis sp. ) Sumaco National Park, Napo, Ecuador
Tropical shield mantis (Choeradodis sp.) Sumaco National Park, Napo, Ecuador

Background imageMantodea Collection: Peacock mantis (Pseudempusa pinnapavonis) in defensive posture; captive occurs in Burma

Peacock mantis (Pseudempusa pinnapavonis) in defensive posture; captive occurs in Burma and Thailand

Background imageMantodea Collection: RF - Thistle Mantis (Blepharopsis mendica) among petals, captive, occurs in North Africa

RF - Thistle Mantis (Blepharopsis mendica) among petals, captive, occurs in North Africa and the Canary Islands

Background imageMantodea Collection: RF - Spiny flower mantis (Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii) wings spread in defensive posture

RF - Spiny flower mantis (Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii) wings spread in defensive posture, occurs in Africa

Background imageMantodea Collection: Brown bearded sugar ant (Camponotus terebrans) William Bay National Park, Western Australia

Brown bearded sugar ant (Camponotus terebrans) William Bay National Park, Western Australia. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Background imageMantodea Collection: Dead-leaf mantis (Deroplatys dessicata) camouflaged on leaf, Sabah, Borneo

Dead-leaf mantis (Deroplatys dessicata) camouflaged on leaf, Sabah, Borneo

Background imageMantodea Collection: Malaysian orchid mantis nymph (Hymenopus coronatus) camouflaged on an orchid. Captive

Malaysian orchid mantis nymph (Hymenopus coronatus) camouflaged on an orchid. Captive. Occurs in Malaysia

Background imageMantodea Collection: Spiny flower mantis (Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii) captive, from South and East Africa

Spiny flower mantis (Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii) captive, from South and East Africa

Background imageMantodea Collection: European praying mantis female eats male after mating

European praying mantis female eats male after mating. Spain {Mantis religiosa} Sequence 2 of 3

Background imageMantodea Collection: Green praying mantis (Majangella moultoni) camouflaged on mossy tree trunk. Danum Valley

Green praying mantis (Majangella moultoni) camouflaged on mossy tree trunk. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Background imageMantodea Collection: European praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) camouflaged on leaf, Tuscany, Italy

European praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) camouflaged on leaf, Tuscany, Italy

Background imageMantodea Collection: Tropical shield mantis (Choeradodis rhombicollis) in defensive position, on flower

Tropical shield mantis (Choeradodis rhombicollis) in defensive position, on flower, Chinambi, Carchi, Ecuador

Background imageMantodea Collection: INDO 20-05 44

INDO 20-05 44
Praying Mantis - on leaf - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 05-Nov-04

Background imageMantodea Collection: Closeup of a male Praying Mantis native to Arizona on the hunt for a female, Arizona

Closeup of a male Praying Mantis native to Arizona on the hunt for a female, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Background imageMantodea Collection: European mantis (Mantis religiosa) hunting swarming Pale burrower mayfly (Ephoron virgo)

European mantis (Mantis religiosa) hunting swarming Pale burrower mayfly (Ephoron virgo), mayflies recently hatched. Tudela, La Ribera de Navarra, Navarre, Spain. August

Background imageMantodea Collection: Praying mantis (Tenodera sp) on plant at night. Wuliangshan Nature Reserve, Jingdong

Praying mantis (Tenodera sp) on plant at night. Wuliangshan Nature Reserve, Jingdong, Yunnan Province, China

Background imageMantodea Collection: Leaf mantis (Choeradodis sp. ) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

Leaf mantis (Choeradodis sp. ) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica
Leaf mantis (Choeradodis sp.) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

Background imageMantodea Collection: Giant African mantis (Sphodromantis viridis) portrait, captive, occurs in West Africa

Giant African mantis (Sphodromantis viridis) portrait, captive, occurs in West Africa

Background imageMantodea Collection: Peruvian mantis (Oxyopsis peruviana) silhouette with sun behind, captive, occurs in South America

Peruvian mantis (Oxyopsis peruviana) silhouette with sun behind, captive, occurs in South America

Background imageMantodea Collection: Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa) defensive display on flowers, Orvieto, Italy. October

Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa) defensive display on flowers, Orvieto, Italy. October. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Background imageMantodea Collection: Desert Praying mantis {Mantodea} Skeleton Coast, Namibia

Desert Praying mantis {Mantodea} Skeleton Coast, Namibia

Background imageMantodea Collection: Praying mantis (Mantidae) with water vapour from cloud. Taken at high altitude hill station

Praying mantis (Mantidae) with water vapour from cloud. Taken at high altitude hill station, Himalayas, India

Background imageMantodea Collection: Female Praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) crawling on thistle, Lorraine, France. August

Female Praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) crawling on thistle, Lorraine, France. August

Background imageMantodea Collection: Page 229. Tooth of a Sea Cow;two kinds of Mantiss 2 drawings, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)

Page 229. Tooth of a Sea Cow;two kinds of Mantiss 2 drawings, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670103 Page 229. Tooth of a Sea Cow; two kinds of Mantiss 2 drawings, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Background imageMantodea Collection: Leaf mantis (Choeradodis sp. ) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

Leaf mantis (Choeradodis sp. ) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica
Leaf mantis (Choeradodis sp.) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

Background imageMantodea Collection: Female European praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) portrait, Sardinia, Italy, September 2008

Female European praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) portrait, Sardinia, Italy, September 2008. WWE INDOOR EXHIBITION

Background imageMantodea Collection: European praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) on flower, Thousand Hills region, North West Moldova

European praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) on flower, Thousand Hills region, North West Moldova, June

Background imageMantodea Collection: European praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) on leaf, Thousand Hills region, North West Moldova

European praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) on leaf, Thousand Hills region, North West Moldova, June

Background imageMantodea Collection: Mantis on vegetation near the sand dunes, Dalyan Delta, Turkey, August 2009

Mantis on vegetation near the sand dunes, Dalyan Delta, Turkey, August 2009

Background imageMantodea Collection: Praying mantis on a plant stem

Praying mantis on a plant stem

Background imageMantodea Collection: Closeup Of Praying Mantis

Closeup Of Praying Mantis

Background imageMantodea Collection: Praying Mantis (Mantodea), Libya, Sahara, North Africa, Africa

Praying Mantis (Mantodea), Libya, Sahara, North Africa, Africa

Background imageMantodea Collection: Praying Mantis -Mantis religiosa-, laying eggs in an ootheca, Burgenland, Austria

Praying Mantis -Mantis religiosa-, laying eggs in an ootheca, Burgenland, Austria

Background imageMantodea Collection: Praying Mantis -Mantis religiosa-, young, lurking, catching pose, Bulgaria

Praying Mantis -Mantis religiosa-, young, lurking, catching pose, Bulgaria

Background imageMantodea Collection: Malaysian dead leaf mantis

Malaysian dead leaf mantis
Mantis. View of the upper side of a Malaysian dead leaf mantis (Deroplatys lobata) with its wings spread. This insect inhabits Thailand, Java, Borneo, Indonesia, Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula

Background imageMantodea Collection: Mantis Watercolour

Mantis Watercolour
Illustration from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection; 1819

Background imageMantodea Collection: Hooded mantis (Choerododis rhombifolia), Costa Rica

Hooded mantis (Choerododis rhombifolia), Costa Rica

Background imageMantodea Collection: Picture No. 11806887

Picture No. 11806887
Praying Mantis Praying Mantis on plant Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

Background imageMantodea Collection: Picture No. 11806878

Picture No. 11806878
Praying Mantis Praying Mantis moulted exoskeleton Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

Background imageMantodea Collection: Picture No. 11806877

Picture No. 11806877
Praying Mantis Praying Mantis moulted exoskeleton Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

Background imageMantodea Collection: Picture No. 11671380

Picture No. 11671380
Praying Mantis (European Mantis) mating. Date:



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The world of Mantodea is a captivating one, filled with fascinating creatures that never fail to amaze. Take a closer look at the praying mantis head, an intricate marvel of nature's design. Its sharp eyes and delicate features make it both beautiful and formidable. In the lush forests of Malaysia, we find the Malaysian Orchid Mantis in all its glory. With its pink color morph, this incredible creature blends seamlessly into the vibrant petals of an orchid. A true master of disguise. And let's not forget about its white color morph counterpart, equally skilled at camouflaging itself amidst the floral beauty. Originating from Malaysia, these mantises are truly a sight to behold. Venturing further into Africa, we encounter the mesmerizing Devil's Flower Mantis. The male specimen captivates us with its striking appearance and intriguing behavior. This unique species showcases nature's diversity in full force. Traveling to Canande in Esmeraldas, we stumble upon the Tropical Shield Mantis - possibly C. rhombicollis - showcasing its remarkable camouflage skills among leaves and branches. It perfectly embodies nature's ability to adapt and survive in various environments. The Devil Stick Mantis subadult captures our attention with a close-up view of its head and forelegs; every detail exudes power and grace. Meanwhile, the Peacock Mantis strikes a defensive posture as it stands guard in captivity; originating from Burma, it displays both beauty and strength. Moving on to North Africa, we discover the enchanting Thistle Mantis hidden amongst petals – captive but still radiating wild charm. Its presence reminds us that even small creatures can leave lasting impressions. Witnessing wings spread wide in defense is none other than Spiny Flower Mantis - Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii - showcasing both elegance and fierceness simultaneously. Nature always surprises us with unexpected encounters like stumbling upon Brown Bearded Sugar Ants in William Bay National Park, Western Australia.