We will speak of Diabolic Idolomantis, Devil's Flower Mantis or Giant Mantis.
This strange species of insect is characterized by being the only one of its kind (Idolomantis) and in turn being sought for sale as a strange and curious pet.
This species of giant Mantis as you can see in photos and videos can reach 13 cm long and usually camouflage by posing as flowers.
It belongs to the Empusidae family and is native to Africa, being found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda.
As you can see in the videos the diabolic Idolomantis feeds on flies and is usually a pretty effective huntress.
It is one of the most sought after and strange mantis in the world and enjoys magnificent colors ranging from purple, to black, to blue, red and white.