Euchomenella heteroptera | A1 Dry-Preserved Mantis Specimen - Mantodea

A striking dry-preserved specimen of Euchomenella heteroptera, a slender and elegantly proportioned praying mantis from South-East Asia. Members of the genus Euchomenella are known for their exceptionally elongated body form — among the most attenuated of all mantids — with long, fine limbs and a narrow, stick-like appearance that provides superb camouflage among grasses and sedges. This cryptic mastery of disguise, combined with the genus’ characteristic raptorial grace, makes Euchomenella heteroptera a fascinating and sought-after specimen for any Mantodea collection. Dry-preserved to A1 standard, this unmounted specimen retains excellent structural integrity and natural form, ready for pinning, framing, or display. Species: Euchomenella heteroptera Order: Mantodea Family: Deroplatyidae Grade: A1 excellent condition Preservation: dry-preserved, unmounted Conservation status: non-CITES Suitable for Mantodea and entomology collections, natural history displays, scientific study, framing, and specimen art. An unusual and visually dramatic species rarely encountered in UK collections.