The Dragon Mantis. Husni Che Ngah. Toxodera Beieri..

The Dragon Mantis ! 🐉

📸 : Husni Che Ngah

(Toxodera beieri) of Malaysia is said to get its rather fascinating name from its resemblance to mythical Chinese dragons. 🐲

It is more commonly known in this region as the feather mantis or the stick mantis because of its long, leaf-like appendages. 🤩💚

The feather mantis is an expert at leaf camouflage and is difficult to spot 🔭because it manages to stay hidden by keeping absolutely still while waiting for prey.

In Malaysia, they are found in forests situated at a slight elevation, such as Penang Hill, Fraser Hill and Cameron Highlands. 😯🏞

They have weak and skinny limbs that make it difficult to walk upright on its legs, and so it moves slowly by hanging upside down under tree branches. 🌲🍃

This image from Penang Hill has been flipped upside down to clearly show its dragon-like appearance. 🐲This dragon mantis is one of the rarest subspecies of praying mantis around the world.🏆

To discover more about the magnificent animals that Malaysia has, click the link below ! 🤔

✅ Website https://eko-eko.org/

#EkoEkoOrg #EkoEkoLife #EKOmunittee #rootsandshootsmy #Wildlife #Photography #MalaysiaWildlife #Nature

#Volunteering #TreePlanting

#Youths #Malaysia



The Dragon Mantis ! 🐉
📸 : Husni Che Ngah

(Toxodera beieri) of Malaysia is said to get its rather fascinating name from its resemblance to mythical Chinese dragons. 🐲

It is more commonly known in this region as the feather mantis or the stick mantis because of its long, leaf-like appendages. 🤩💚

The feather mantis is an expert at leaf camouflage and is difficult to spot 🔭because it manages to stay hidden by keeping absolutely still while waiting for prey.

In Malaysia, they are found in forests situated at a slight elevation, such as Penang Hill, Fraser Hill and Cameron Highlands. 😯🏞

They have weak and skinny limbs that make it difficult to walk upright on its legs, and so it moves slowly by hanging upside down under tree branches. 🌲🍃

This image from Penang Hill has been flipped upside down to clearly show its dragon-like appearance. 🐲This dragon mantis is one of the rarest subspecies of praying mantis around the world.🏆

To discover more about the magnificent animals that Malaysia has, click the link below ! 🤔

✅ Website https://eko-eko.org/

#EkoEkoOrg #EkoEkoLife #EKOmunittee #rootsandshootsmy #Wildlife #Photography #MalaysiaWildlife #Nature
#Volunteering #TreePlanting
#Youths #Malaysia

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