Double Shield Mantis

Description

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Pnigomantis medioconstricta is an Indonesian mantis with a most unusual pronotum. Where dead leaf mantises and others have a widened area behind the head, this species actually has a constriction in the middle, forming a double shield. They are brownish nymphs and the adults have a spectacular mottled and semi-glossy appearance. They are larger than many other mantis species as hatchlings and so we offer them a bit smaller/younger than usual.

Available as L3 or so nymphs, unsexed. $18 each and taking on house flies or small roaches or crickets.

See the Google Photostream of this species.