Flower Mantis Ghost Mantis. Adult ghost mantises are around 2 inches long with little difference between the sexes. These red wings are used as a confusion mechanism for predators.
The ghost mantis phyllocrania paradoxa is one of the most popular mantises kept in the hobby mainly because of their stunning appearance combined with their reputation as a great beginner s species since they are known to be hardy and easy to keep and breed the ghost mantis is best know for it s dead leaf mimicry as they have traits such as leaf like protrusions on the top of their. Spiny flower mantis orchid mantis wondering violin mantis ghost manits devils flower mantis egyptian mantis among others are illegal under the non native invasive species act of 1992. The ghost mantis is an uncanny leaf.
The natural habitat of the ghost mantis is madagascar and continental africa.
The ghost mantis phyllocrania paradoxa should be kept in an enclosure that is at least 3 times as. The ghost mantis phyllocrania paradoxa is one of the most popular mantises kept in the hobby mainly because of their stunning appearance combined with their reputation as a great beginner s species since they are known to be hardy and easy to keep and breed the ghost mantis is best know for it s dead leaf mimicry as they have traits such as leaf like protrusions on the top of their. Small devil s flower mantis devil s flower mantis thistle mantis egyptian flower mantis arab mantis. The thorax is slightly flattened into a leaf like shape and each of the walking legs and abdomen have projections that mimic dead leaves as well.