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Mantodae:Bark Mantids 
Species:Theopompa sp.
     
 
 
 
A rare mantids which live on the trunk of tree,mimic the texture of the trunk for protection 
and fool its prey. Difficult to keep in captivity 
Ootheca is longish,similar to those of H.coronatus 
Female is featured here 
Tapah Hills, Perak, Malaysia 
 
 
Mantodae:Green Mantids
Species:?
     
 
 
 
 
Common green mantids.Do not be fooled by its ordinary look 
When agitated display its beautiful appearance 
Tapah Hills, Perak, Malaysia 

 

Mantodae: Green mantids
Species: Rhombodera spp.
(ID credit:Kay Boehmer)
Mantodae: Green mantids
Species: Hierodula spp
(ID credit:Kay Boehmer)
   
 
 
   
The most common mantids in Malaysia
Another common green species
Large. Dies easily with parasites in her
Aggressive
stomach
Keeps well in captivity
Tapah Hills, Perak, Malaysia 
Tapah Hills, Perak, Malaysia