Devil’s Flower Mantis entomology The background photo was taken

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Catacombes de Paris in Paris

Acherontia atropos is commonly found in southern parts of Europe and throughout much of Africa

and bat dung

which can sometimes be as long as its body

Devil’s Flower Mantis entomology The background photo was takenIdolomantis 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. The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Colonial Park Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia. This specimen is encased in a 9"x9" frame.