Dragon Mantis (Toxodera integrifolia) i3
This fascinating species exhibits distinct morphological features. The craziest thing about this species of mantis is that is looks identical to Heliconia species - the beautiful vibrantly colored, yellow and red flower. T. integrifolia disguises itself as one of the many peculiar tropical fauna in the tropical rainforests which it is found. This species is native to Southeast Asia, where it inhabits tropical forests and dense vegetation. It is characterized by its elongated body, with specialized structures such as spiny limbs and leaf-like extensions on the thorax.
This fascinating species exhibits distinct morphological features. The craziest thing about this species of mantis is that is looks identical to Heliconia species - the beautiful vibrantly colored, yellow and red flower. T. integrifolia disguises itself as one of the many peculiar tropical fauna in the tropical rainforests which it is found. This species is native to Southeast Asia, where it inhabits tropical forests and dense vegetation. It is characterized by its elongated body, with specialized structures such as spiny limbs and leaf-like extensions on the thorax.
This fascinating species exhibits distinct morphological features. The craziest thing about this species of mantis is that is looks identical to Heliconia species - the beautiful vibrantly colored, yellow and red flower. T. integrifolia disguises itself as one of the many peculiar tropical fauna in the tropical rainforests which it is found. This species is native to Southeast Asia, where it inhabits tropical forests and dense vegetation. It is characterized by its elongated body, with specialized structures such as spiny limbs and leaf-like extensions on the thorax.