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Dead Leaf Mantis Invitation
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18 pt thickness / 120 lb weight Soft white, soft eggshell texture
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Dead Leaf Mantis Invitation
It gets its common name because it looks like a dead leaf. It has a broad, flattened, and extended thorax (the part of its body located between the head and the abdomen), and a "leaf pattern" imprinted on its wings. As well, it has a dark underside, and this makes it look like a shadow when seen from below. This insect varies in colour from various shades of light brown to a very dark brown that is almost black. In general, all mantid species exhibit dimorphism (males and females of the same species look different from each another). Males have a thorax divided into eight segments, the females have six. The males tend to be more yellowish than the darker females. Males are also smaller than the females.
In their native habitat, they prefer dwelling in shrubs and leaf litter. They need a hot and humid environment. High humidity is especially required when they moult (shed their skin).
Mantids are carnivores. They are among the top arthropod (invertebrates with exoskeletons, segmented bodies, and jointed attachments called appendages) predators. Their main diet consists of other arthropods, such as insects and spiders. They will even consume small lizards and frogs. At times, they eat each other.
Predators are generally animals that feed on insects. These primary predators are bats and birds. Also, lizards, rodents, spiders, and insect eating snakes will feed on smaller mantids. Predators are not limited to other animals. Mantids will eat other mantids. This cannibalistic behaviour is usually prevalent during the nymph stage and during mating; however, a mature mantis will not turn away from a meal of its own kind.
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By Sue M.17 January 2025 • Verified Purchase
Flat Invitation, Size: 12.7 cm x 17.8 cm, Paper: Signature Matte, Envelopes: White
My invites arrived on time and beautiful quality. Definitely was worried for my first order but will definitely order from Dazzle in the future.
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By k.4 December 2017 • Verified Purchase
Flat Invitation, Size: 12.7 cm x 17.8 cm, Paper: Signature Matte, Envelopes: White
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I customised and ordered 30 of these cards for my Mum, to be used as guest place cards on the birthday table at our local restaurant venue.
The design caught my eye while I was perusing all the samples, and thought it was a great novel idea for my steam train enthusiast Dad.
I chose the larger postcard sized one, as the font would be large for older eyes, and customised it keeping the Rail Ticket theme on the front, with venue address/date/time of party, and on the back I added another steam train and various 80 speed limit/rail signages. The trick is not to overdo it or it looks too busy. I also added at one end of the front side, a word of thanks from the birthday boy.
Champagne Shimmer was chosen for the finish and it suited the card so well, as it gave an glimmer of elegance and richness, loved it.
During the party, I had guests come up to me and say how much they liked this quirky card.
My Mum was ecstatic (she is hard to please at the best of times) and my Dad liked them very much also.
Upon leaving the party venue, I noticed that not one single card was left behind at our guest table.....so to me it spoke volumes, that the guests appreciated the cards enough to want to take them home as mementos.
I couldn't have wished for a better place card for Dad's 80th birthday party. Thanks Zazzle! Very happy with the finished product. Design turned out well, front and back.
I kept with original background and border colouring, which went extremely well with my choice of Champagne Shimmer for the finish. I kept to minimal colour pictures added on the back, they printed up very well. All crisp and clean. The cards looked a million dollars!
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By Jaids K.13 March 2020 • Verified Purchase
Flat Invitation, Size: 12.7 cm x 17.8 cm, Paper: Signature Matte, Envelopes: White
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It was better than I could’ve ever imagined and so easy to create! Why spend hundreds of dollars to get a invitation company to produce something you can do yourself! Better than I could’ve ever imagined!
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