
#OA journal for Orthoptera & close allies: Blattodea, Mantodea, Phasmatodea, Grylloblattodea, Mantophasmatodea, Dermaptera. Published @Pensoft & @ARPHAplatform.
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ALT Two close-up photographs of a small grasshopper perched on rocks. In the top image, the grasshopper is seen from behind, showcasing its dark, almost black body with reddish-orange hind legs and antennae pointing upward. The insect is standing on a white, jagged rock in a sunlit setting. In the bottom image, the grasshopper is viewed from the side, revealing more of its greenish-brown body and textured hind legs, with hints of red under the wings. It rests on a light-colored rock with some grass blades in the background.

ALT Alt text: A collage of nine photographs (labeled A–I) showing different individuals and color variations of praying mantises. A: Brown mantis with buildings in the blurred background. B: Pale brown mantis resting on a wooden surface. C: Light brown mantis on bamboo sticks viewed from above. D: Beige mantis climbing a green plant leaf. E: Bright green mantis perched on a human hand. F: Vibrant green mantis on a human arm. G: Green mantis standing on a human finger with a blurred indoor background. H: Pale cream-colored mantis with pink eyes on a person’s hand. I: Brown mantis on a textured white surface with strong shadows.

ALT A collage of six photographs (labeled A–F) showing various individuals and poses of praying mantises. A: A brown mantis perched on a vibrant purple flower. B: A tan mantis feeding on another mantis while clinging to a green stem. C: A small brown mantis with prominent forelegs resting on a black surface. D: A bright green mantis inside a clear container held by a person. E: A green mantis with yellow highlights climbing on a curved white surface. F: A reddish-brown mantis with expanded forelegs standing on a reddish wooden surface.

















