Idolomantis diabolica Devils Flower Praying Mantis

Idolomantis diabolica L2-3  Idolomantis diabolica is a large mantis of the family Empusidae. Females grow to be about 13 centimeters (about 5 inches) in length, and males to about 10 centimeters (about 4 inches). They are native to Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its threat display is magnificently colored, with red, white, blue, purple, and black. There’s much to be learned about keeping this species challenging. It is so intricate in shape, petals, and fringes that mismolting is problematic. One of the most difficult species. Nymphs best cool nights Behavior The behavior Idolomantis diabolical is most well-known for its dramatic display, which is a response used to startle or momentarily distract a predator, allowing it to have a short space to escape. Both nymphs and adults of I. diabolica possess a unique deimatic display compared to other mantis species, where they raise their raptorial legs straight up aligned next to each other. This, combined with the v