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Ghost Mantis

Phyllocrania paradoxa

Ghost Mantis, reference photograph — Phyllocrania paradoxa · observation 196359432 · Tommy Andriollo · CC BY

Facts

Saint Louis Zoo identifies the species as native to Africa, including Madagascar.
Its head ornamentation helps it resemble dried leaves.
It waits for insects within reach and grabs them with spiny forelegs; flies are prominent prey in the zoo account.

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