Ghost Mantis (Phyllocrania paradoxa)

[Happy Grumpz]

2 new inmates...

These are by far the hardests of the 4 Mantids I have to photograph, constantly moving/twitching and then they're off like a rocket.

Male (2nd instar)...

Male Ghost Mantis (2nd Instar) Phyllocrania paradoxa by Matt Smith, on Flickr

Female (2nd instar)...

Female Ghost Mantis (2nd Instar) Phyllocrania paradoxa by Matt Smith, on Flickr

 

[Graham]

Cool critters, they get my vote.

 

[Mike.P]

Cool critters, they get my vote.

+1 Very unusual.