Ghost Mantis (completed sculpt)

My 12" sculpt of one of the most fascinating insects ever.
Sculpted in Aves Apoxie over wire armature, and painted in acrylics.

Nature Knowledge - The Ghost mantis, also know as Phyllocrania paradoxa, is a species that has a beautiful leaf-like body. It’s color is usually dark brown, but can also be sand, light brown or even green. The natural habitat of the Ghost mantis is Madagascar and Africa.