Devils Flower Mantis entomology this beetle plays a critical

this beetle plays a critical role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems

can be found in various countries including India

Unlike "locusts" the adults are not known to change their morphology on crowding

adult males resemble more traditional beetles

Also known as Dulticola

Devils Flower Mantis entomology this beetle plays a criticalIdolomantis is a genus of praying mantises in the family Empusidae. It is represented by a single species, Idolomantis diabolica, commonly known as the devil's flower mantis or giant devil's flower mantis. It is one of the largest species of praying mantises, and is possibly the largest that mimics flowers. This specimen is encased in a 9"x9" frame.