Heterochaeta Orientalis
(Giant African Stick Mantis, Cat-Eye Mantis)
Description: Heterochaeta is among the largest species of praying mantis kept in captivity, with some being documented at over 6 inches long. Heterochaeta is a stick mimic mantis, with it's long and slender appearance, fully resembling a part of a branch. Heterochaeta have two conical protrusions on top of both eyes that are distinguished even from the L1 newborn stage. Medium to dark brown coloration and sometimes develop tinges of green, usually on the femur and tibia in its nymph stages. It is not uncommon to see red horns, with blue and green eye color.
SOME STOCK PHOTOS*