Deroplatys truncata (Dead leaf shield mantis)

Beautiful and striking mantis that very realistically imitates a large dry leaf.

They will need a terrarium 2 times their body width and 3 times height, with 75% humidity. and a temperature of 20 to 30ºC.

As adults they measure about 6-7 cm in the case of females and about 4-4.5 cm in the case of males.

They feed on insects according to their size, starting with Drosophila melanogaster or funebris.

At birth they are nymphs (L1), they molt 7 times (L7) and become adults after about 4 months. If you have a preference for one sex, check availability.