Large mantid that mimics dead leaves. Head has a long, erected, wavy dorsal projection. Legs are ornamented with prominent leaf-like lobes.
Males are slender and mottled brown with dark shoulders and a darker cross on their hind wings.
Females are heavier, with triangular lateral flanges on the prothorax and abdomen, and no cross on their fore wings.
Egg case is long, flattened and narrow.44 mm in body length.
Super mimic of dead leaves, remaining motionless while waiting for prey to come within its grasp. May make swaying movements to mimic wind-blown vegetation.
Insects of South Africa (2004).
Found in subtropical vegetation and along forest margins.
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