Conehead mantis (Empusa pennata) a remarkable looking insect found in S. Europe. They live in areas that are warm and dry: cryptic colouring of greens, pinks and various shades of brown provides effective camouflage. Females up to 10 cm in length; males shorter and slimmer. Male antennae feathered providing greater area for nocturnal pheromone detection.

Only living prey is selected only takes notice of moving prey. Orvieto, Umbria, Italy