Jeweled Flower Mantis t The Rosy Maple Moth

The Rosy Maple Moth

sometimes called the blue bush locust or East African bush locust

Tabanus atratus is a species of horsefly found mostly east of the Rocky mountains

The wingspan of these insects is usually around 6”

Jeweled Flower Mantis t The Rosy Maple MothCreobroter gemmatus, commonly known as the jeweled flower mantis, is a type of mantis found in Asia. Like other species of mantis, it has a flower like appearance. When fully grown, it is green with a unique yellow eyespot outlined in black on its wings. Interestingly, when they first hatch, the larvae resemble red and black ants. This specimen is showcased in a 6" x 6" frame. *Each of my framed shadow boxes are crafted for lasting beauty and