Devil’s Flower Mantis (Retiring Soon)

Devil's Flower Mantis Facts

The devil’s flower mantis is a species of large praying mantis, found among wildflowers in Africa. Adult devil’s flower mantises are mostly green colored on their top side, while underneath, they are colored green, white, red, black and purple, though some of these colors are not visible unless threatened. While an adult can assume the appearance of a flower, a young devil’s flower mantis is brown and appears to be a dead leaf, causing it to be camouflaged in its surroundings Learn more HERE.