Gyromantis kraussi or Spiney Bark Mantid. A young mantid hiding on the bark of a burnt tree. These mantids seem to be able to change their colour to match the background they are sitting on. On brown trees they are brown. " The G. kraussi is also popularly known as a "Bark Runner," in reference to its response when startled. Although many species of Mantis are kept as pets, G. kraussi is less common due to its natural food sources, such as stink bugs, being difficult to provide." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyromantis_kraussi
Jewelled Flower Mantis (Creobroter gemmatus)Photo available free for noncommercial use. Please contact me for details on using any of my images commercially or otherwise, either via flickr or on my website www.zpyder.co.ukFor commercial uses please contact me for details or request a getty images license.
European Mantis (Mantis religiosa) nymph.Photo available free for noncommercial use. Please contact me for details on using any of my images commercially or otherwise, either via flickr or on my website www.zpyder.co.ukFor commercial uses please contact me for details or request a getty images license.