Devil’s Flower Mantis (Idolomantis diabolica)

Description

Scientifically known as Idolomantis diabolica, this is a unique and eye-catching species that looks truly out of this world. Idolomantis is a genus of praying mantises in the family Empusidae. It is represented by a single species, Idolomantis diabolica, commonly known as the devil’s flower mantis or giant devil’s flower mantis. It is one of the largest species of praying mantises, and is possibly the largest that mimics flowers. Its threat display is magnificently colored, with red, white, blue, purple, and black.

Idolomantis diabolica comes ready for display – it is expertly preserved so you can keep it looking as beautiful as when you first received it for years to come. Please handle with care as preserved specimens can be very fragile.

This gorgeous specimen is an excellent piece for any collector/photographer.

Latin Name: Idolomantis diabolica

Quality: A1

Approx. size: Females grow to be about 13 cm (5.1 in) in length and males to about 10 cm (3.9 in)

Distribution: It is native to Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Somalia, Tanzania, South Sudan, and Uganda.

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Please note:
Photograph size does not indicate the insects’ actual size, and colour may vary slightly due to photographic equipment lighting.

Due to the nature of this item, the specimen which you will receive may differ slightly.

Where do we source our specimens?
Our specimens are responsibly sourced from sustainable farming projects and never taken from the wild. Your purchase supports the conservation of wildlife habitats for farmed insects in developing countries. We are committed to ethical sourcing and do not offer any species that are endangered or listed on the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) list.
These species are not protected under any law and are not part of CITES, it is perfectly legal to own this taxidermy specimen.
Sourced in accordance within the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

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