Ghost Mantis (Phyllocrania paradoxa)

This page features illustrations of the Ghost Mantis (Phyllocrania paradoxa) in different formats such as png, svg, and ai. The Ghost Mantis is a small mantis known for its leaf-like appearance, coming in various shades of brown ranging from dark brown to green-gray. With the ability to change colors between molts based on environmental conditions, these insects are adept at camouflaging themselves as dead leaves. Their elongated heads, flattened prothoraxes, and leaf-like limb protrusions contribute to their mimicry. While juveniles and adult females feign death when threatened, adult males typically flee. Typically found across the African continent, Ghost Mantises inhabit dry areas, bushes, shrubs, and trees in open spaces.