Dead Leaf (truncata)
Deroplatys Truncata is one of several species called Dead Leaf Mantis. All species within this group resemble decaying leaves of some sort especially as adults. Deroplatys truncata have a very wide prothorax that resembles a torn dead leaves. They range in color from dark to light mottled brown. Some can be nearly black in color. Females are larger than the males with a much wider prothorax. .
This species is native to south east Asia. They are very similar in appearance to the gorochovi
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Feeding
Flying insects are the preferred source of food. As nymphs fruit flies are the ideal food source and increase to house flies and blue/green bottle flies as they get larger. They also will enjoy moths or other harmless flying insects. It’s recommended that the size of the feeder insect does not exceed 1/2 the mantis length.
Adults can eat crickets or roaches however they don’t often climb up high enough to where the mantis is hiding and go uneaten. Most pet stores sell fruit flies and wax worms that can be grown into moths. Larger flies can found easily from online suppliers or sometimes from bait shops.
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