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Dead Leaf Mantis (Deroplatys lobata)

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Description

Short care sheet for Dead Leaf Mantis:

Origin: SE Asia

Size: 5-9 cm (male – female)

Temperature: 24-30C

Humidity: 70-80%, spray regularly

Difficulty Level: Easy

Dead Leaf Mantis is very remarkable species, its name is based on its look – this insect body shape is very similar to real dead leaf and it is really hard to see it on the leaf litter. Especially as it is feigning death when scared, i.e. folding legs and falling down to the ground. In case there is no other choice, it can try to defend itself displaying brightly coloured wings.

As Dead Leaf Mantis is pretty shy species it needs more attention than other species like African or Chinese Mantis, this is important to not over feed them and to maintain stable humidity and temperature (sharp swings can lead to health issues or even death).

Nymphs of this species are pretty large from very beginning (12 mm) and this is why they can start with bigger prey like fruit flies Drosophila hydei and then switch to Green Bottle Flies or similarly sized objects. Do not throw many feeding insects into enclosure at once, this mantis can be easily stressed with them and reject to eat.

Be aware, although there are many reports that this species is communal – this is not 100% guaranteed that no cannibalism will occur. Most safe option is to keep nymphs/adults separate.

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2 reviews for Dead Leaf Mantis (Deroplatys lobata)

  1. tristan.deletraz77 (verified owner)

    Bought 7 L4-L5 Dead Leaf Mantises. The shipping got delayed by customs and yet they all arrived healthy. Very tough and beautiful mantis. I strongly recommend.

  2. Ollie Price (verified owner)

    A healthy and active little mantis arrived this morning, well packaged and quickly shipped after placing my order. Couldn’t be happier with the service and helpful information given. Thank you Ivan.

    • #smallexoticfarmer

      Great! Always happy to see another happy customer!:)

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