{"product_id":"hierodula-patellifera-mantis-specimen-a1-spread-mantodea","title":"Hierodula patellifera Mantis Specimen | A1 Quality | Dry-Preserved Spread | MANTODEA","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA1 Quality Mantis Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHierodula patellifera\u003c\/em\u003e (Order: MANTODEA) – A museum-quality praying 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\u003eHierodula patellifera\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mantidae\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\u003eHierodula patellifera\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHierodula patellifera\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as the Sacred Mantis, is a robust and widely distributed praying mantis found across South and Southeast Asia, extending into East Asia. A member of the large and diverse family Mantidae, it is characterised by its solid build, vivid green colouration, and the distinctive yellow or white spots on the inner surface of its forelegs — a feature that has contributed to its cultural significance in parts of Asia. One of the more frequently encountered \u003cem\u003eHierodula\u003c\/em\u003e in collections, \u003cem\u003epatellifera\u003c\/em\u003e nonetheless makes a handsome and satisfying spread specimen, displaying the classic mantis form to excellent effect.\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":46807668654269,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 3","offer_id":46807668687037,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 5","offer_id":46807668719805,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1228\/7064\/files\/hierodulapatelliferafmlJv.jpg?v=1779211520","url":"https:\/\/www.bugsdirect.com\/products\/hierodula-patellifera-mantis-specimen-a1-spread-mantodea","provider":"BugsDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}