{"product_id":"deroplatys-desiccata-mantis-specimen-a1-spread-mantodea","title":"Deroplatys desiccata Mantis Specimen | A1 Quality | Dry-Preserved Spread | MANTODEA","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA1 Quality Mantis Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeroplatys desiccata\u003c\/em\u003e (Order: MANTODEA) – A museum-quality dead leaf mantis specimen in A1 condition, expertly dry-preserved and spread for collectors, educators, and natural history enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDeroplatys desiccata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deroplatyidae (dead leaf mantises)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mantodea (praying mantises)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e A1 – Premium condition with excellent preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-preserved, spread, ready for display or study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Entomology collections, educational displays, cabinet of curiosities, framed insect art, creative projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eDeroplatys desiccata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeroplatys desiccata\u003c\/em\u003e, the Giant Dead Leaf Mantis, is widely regarded as one of the most extraordinary camouflage specialists in the insect world. Native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia, it has evolved a remarkably convincing mimicry of a dried, desiccated leaf — complete with irregular wing margins, leaf-vein patterning, and mottled brown colouration that renders it virtually invisible among forest litter. In spread position, the full extent of this extraordinary adaptation is revealed, making it one of the most visually compelling and scientifically fascinating mantis specimens available to collectors. A true showpiece for any entomology cabinet or natural history display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for entomologists, natural history collectors, educators, artists, interior designers seeking authentic Victorian cabinet aesthetics, and anyone passionate about the extraordinary diversity of the insect world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BugsDirect","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 1","offer_id":46807342612669,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 3","offer_id":46807342645437,"sku":null,"price":94.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1228\/7064\/files\/deroplatysdesiccatamlJv.jpg?v=1776852530","url":"https:\/\/www.bugsdirect.com\/products\/deroplatys-desiccata-mantis-specimen-a1-spread-mantodea","provider":"BugsDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}