Rhombodera kirbyi “Timor Shield Mantis” 4” houseplant shirt New terrestrial species from Peru

New terrestrial species from Peru

This is ridiculous

Probably one of the most iconic and recognizable species to have hit the hobby in the last 20 - 30  years

(Taxonomy update

long lived terrestrial species that have an awesome overall black velvet appearance

Rhombodera kirbyi “Timor Shield Mantis” 4” houseplant shirt New terrestrial species from Perusize around 7th instar, around 4 Native to Native to Timor Island in Indonesia, this awesome mantis can get 5 6 inches. Also known as a Shield Mantis do to the expanded pronotum plate that protects their thorax. These mantises can range in color from a pale green color to brown. Like all mantises they should be given a tall enclosure that has enough height for them to hang when they molt. Vertical branches and bark will give them something to suspend