#toxodera beieri

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Mantis dragon! Based on my sona. See the clever thing is that this species of mantis is called Dragon mantis.

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People who like mantises but aren't that into entomology are always "orchid mantises" this and "orchid mantises" that. Overrated. Can we talk about Toxodera integrifolia for a minute:

(Image links because as much as it pains me I've never seen one of these beauties irl: 1 2 3)

Like how are these things real. Girl what is that thorax shape. Why are you wearing eyeliner. And the colors? Absolutely fire. This is a 10/10 insect if you ask me.

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Dragon mantis, Toxodera beieri, Toxoderidae

Found in Southeast Asia

Photo 1 by lungchris

Photos 2-3 by Frank Deschandol // Instagram (Shared with permission - do not remove credit or re-post!)

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look up "toxodera beieri" right now right fffucking now look at her she's so shaped

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Some of the beautiful stick insect Toxodera beieri, Toxodera fimbriata & Paratoxodera borneana.

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Драконий богомол - Toxodera beieri Автор ennisanna_fei

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A Bug’s Life with Adrian Kozakiewicz

To see more of Adrian’s adventures and collection, follow @insecthaus_adi on Instagram.

For many people, the idea of a giant bug perched on their nose is the stuff of nightmares. But for Adrian Kozakiewicz (@insecthaus_adi), it’s a dream come true. “I want people to pay attention to the beauty of insects – their colors, shapes, the way they behave. These are amazing animals!” Born in Poland, Adrian moved to Germany when he was 12 and discovered tropical insects in a pet store. Now 20 years old, Adrian travels to the rainforests and jungles of southeast Asia multiple times a year on insect hunting expeditions. He has more than 70 species in his collection, making him one of the largest insect breeders in Europe. “My favorite is a very big and very rare mantis species from Malaysia called Toxodera beieri,” or the Dragon Mantis, says Adrian, who specializes in praying mantises. “She’s the queen of all the mantis species.” As for those nightmares? Adrian understands. “Most of my species are very large and look like aliens,” he says. “It’s natural for people to be afraid of animals they don’t know.”

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For many people, the idea of a giant bug perched on their nose is the stuff of nightmares. But for Adrian Kozakiewicz (@insecthaus_adi), it’s a dream come true. “I want people to pay attention to the beauty of insects — their colors, shapes, the way they behave. These are amazing animals!” Born in Poland, Adrian moved to Germany when he was 12 and discovered tropical insects in a pet store. Now 20 years old, Adrian travels to the rainforests and jungles of Southeast Asia multiple times a year on insect-hunting expeditions. He has more than 70 species in his collection, making him one of the largest insect breeders in Europe. “My favorite is a very big and very rare mantis species from Malaysia called Toxodera beieri,” or the Dragon Mantis, says Adrian, who specializes in praying mantises. “She’s the queen of all the mantis species.” As for those nightmares? Adrian understands. “Most of my species are very large and look like aliens,” he says. “It’s natural for people to be afraid of animals they don’t know.” Watch our Instagram story to get better acquainted with Adrian’s insect collection. Video by @insecthaus_adi http://ift.tt/2lITwcN

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A series of mantises (and one tarantula) I’ve drawn over the past week for fun.

They are as follows (in order of the individual images):

Toxodera Beieri/Dragon Mantis Gongylus Gongylodes/Walking Violin Mantis Phyllocrania Paradoxa/Ghost Mantis Citharomantis Falcata/?? Psalmopeus Irminia/Venezuelan Suntiger

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Tried making a dragon based on a Toxodera Beieri aka Dragon Mantis but the mantis itself is already so beautiful that it turned into 90% mantis oops

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Sona time? Ish? Just felt like designing a character and I’ve always thought representing yourself with an animal character could be fun.

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Okay actually you know what, I'm not done going insane here. This whole genus is just batshit insane. I just looked up more of them and my only responses were "What the fuck is this?" "What the shit is that?!" because seriously look at these things.

Feather mantis, Toxodera hauseri

Dragon mantis, Toxodera beieri

Just... Look at these beauties. I have never been more in love with an insect in my life. I want to smooch them all on their perfect little mantis heads and cradle their tiny mantis bodies in my hands. I want to keep them and their environment safe from everyone. I LOVE THESE BEAUTIFUL LADIES!

People who like mantises but aren't that into entomology are always "orchid mantises" this and "orchid mantises" that. Overrated. Can we talk about Toxodera integrifolia for a minute:

(Image links because as much as it pains me I've never seen one of these beauties irl: 1 2 3)

Like how are these things real. Girl what is that thorax shape. Why are you wearing eyeliner. And the colors? Absolutely fire. This is a 10/10 insect if you ask me.

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My favorite mantis is the spiny flower mantis Pseudocreobotra wahlbergi

But I am also partial to the idolomantis aka devil’s flower mantis

and dragon mantis (think this one is Toxodera beieri?)

If you say you like bugs and you only know mainstream bugs you are a FAKE INSECT FAN

People who like mantises but aren't that into entomology are always "orchid mantises" this and "orchid mantises" that. Overrated. Can we talk about Toxodera integrifolia for a minute:

(Image links because as much as it pains me I've never seen one of these beauties irl: 1 2 3)

Like how are these things real. Girl what is that thorax shape. Why are you wearing eyeliner. And the colors? Absolutely fire. This is a 10/10 insect if you ask me.