25/03/21

Parablepharis kuhlii, female (L5)

This species (Parablepharis kuhlii) is quick to fall into leaf mimicry, pulling the back four legs in tight and extending the front two legs out (one of which is fully opened). Against a stark, plain background the effect is interesting visually, but I have a feeling if this was done in the wild, amongst natural twigs and foliage, the effect would be even more impressive and the mantis would be incredibly difficult to spot 🔍👀.