Timor Giant Mantis Hierodula timorensis

Endemic to the island of Timor, this species represents the tropical riches of Southeast Asia. Like other giants in this genus, it's a serious apex predator in its forest home. It commands respect through its impressive size and the lightning-fast reflexes that define mantises. In Timor's dense forests, it stands as one of the top insect hunters in the canopy and on the forest floor.