{"product_id":"theopropus-elegans-mantis-specimen-a1-spread-mantodea","title":"Theopropus elegans Mantis Specimen | A1 Quality | Dry-Preserved Spread | MANTODEA","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA1 Quality Mantis Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheopropus elegans\u003c\/em\u003e (Order: MANTODEA) – A museum-quality banded flower 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\u003eTheopropus elegans\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hymenopodidae (flower 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\u003eTheopropus elegans\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheopropus elegans\u003c\/em\u003e, the Banded Flower Mantis, is one of the most visually striking and elegantly patterned praying mantises in Southeast Asia. A member of the family Hymenopodidae, it is immediately distinguished by its bold black-and-white banded abdomen, vivid pink, white, and green colouration, and the ornate lobed extensions on its legs that contribute to its flower-mimicking appearance. The species name \u003cem\u003eelegans\u003c\/em\u003e is entirely apt — few mantises combine such chromatic vibrancy with such refined patterning. In spread position, the full splendour of its colouration and form is revealed, making it one of the most spectacular and desirable mantis specimens available to collectors. A genuine 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":"Default Title","offer_id":46591468470461,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1228\/7064\/files\/TheopropuselegansfmlSmtra.jpg?v=1776852777","url":"https:\/\/www.bugsdirect.com\/products\/theopropus-elegans-mantis-specimen-a1-spread-mantodea","provider":"BugsDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}