Wanderinng Violin Mantis (Gongylus Gongylodes)

These are a large mantis with a very repetative swaying wobble that makes one wonder how this would camouflage them.

Their colour and comouflage is various shades of brown and green, with the males a very similar size and colouration.

They are less agressive towards each other than some species but still capable of cannibalism.

Taking approximately 4-5 months to reach adulthood, females can typically live 3-6 months once adult and males 2-5 months.