{"product_id":"metallyticus-violaceus-mantis-specimen-a1-mantodea","title":"Metallyticus violaceus Mantis Specimen | A1 Quality | Dry-Preserved | MANTODEA","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA1 Quality Mantis Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMetallyticus violaceus\u003c\/em\u003e (Order: MANTODEA) – A museum-quality metallic bark mantis specimen in A1 condition, expertly dry-preserved 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\u003eMetallyticus violaceus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metallyticidae\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, 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\u003eMetallyticus violaceus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMetallyticus violaceus\u003c\/em\u003e is one of only a handful of species within the ancient and monotypic family Metallyticidae — the most basal lineage in the entire order Mantodea, and among the rarest mantis families represented in collections worldwide. Distinguished from its congener \u003cem\u003eM. splendidus\u003c\/em\u003e by its predominantly violet and blue-violet iridescent colouration, \u003cem\u003eviolaceus\u003c\/em\u003e is a specimen of exceptional visual impact and profound scientific significance. Native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia, it retains primitive morphological features absent from all other living mantis families, making each specimen a tangible link to the deep evolutionary history of the Mantodea. Extraordinarily scarce and highly coveted, this is a truly exceptional acquisition for any serious entomology collection.\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":46805814771901,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":46805814804669,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 5","offer_id":46805814837437,"sku":null,"price":149.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1228\/7064\/files\/metallyticusviolaceusfmlSmtra.jpg?v=1779173902","url":"https:\/\/www.bugsdirect.com\/products\/metallyticus-violaceus-mantis-specimen-a1-mantodea","provider":"BugsDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}