Eremiaphila species. Desert mantisEremiaphila sp. Rare and Unusual Desert Mantis desert mantis. Requires hot dry environment. The desert mantis is able to camouflage so well into its habitat. They live molt and lay ooths in the sand. They thrive in the most unforgivable environment in the desert where temperatures reach well over 100F and extremely dry. I have some pairs L4 and adults for breeding This is not a mantis for beginners Breeding successfully now ooth laid 6 31 2017 All