The mantids are an iconic group of insects - known for their "praying" folded forelegs and upright posture, as well as their covert hunting techniques. This particular species is a leaf-mimic praying mantis (Pseudoxyops perpulchra), specifically adapted to hide in the foliage with near-perfect leaf camouflage. When fully grown, it's a voracious hunter of insects, using its natural stealth to get its quarry close.
In Empires of the Undergrowth, the leaf-mimic mantis will have a special stealth ability reflecting its natural prowess. It will not appear on the minimap - nor will its health bar be visible - until it decides to engage the player.
In Empires of the Undergrowth, the leaf-mimic mantis will have a special stealth ability reflecting its natural prowess. It will not appear on the minimap - nor will its health bar be visible - until it decides to engage the player.
