During his life, Moses had a great interest in learning about the world of insects. Many years ago he had a very serious accident which led to a severe depression. At that difficult stage of his recovery, he found a person who raised mantises. That reformed his goal, that his passion (Collecting and raising Mantis and other types of insects) would become a way of life. Photo: [email protected]
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Mantises and other insects are each suitable in a very caring environment. Responsible protection and sustainable breeding is a very important factor in the life of these little animals. Moisés and his group Peruvian Mantis, teach and guide how to raise these little insects at home. Photo: [email protected]
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There are many types of Mantis in the world, of which its study would take us a lifetime. Studying and raising them is a way of life that Moisés and his group Team Peruvian Mantis lead. In the image we see a Hierodula Majuscula (from Australia), a very striking type of green Mantis. Photo: [email protected]
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This species of brown mantis Its scientific name is Deroplatys desiccata and it is characterized by having the appearance of a dry leaf, which is like camouflage. This is one of the mantis species that can be successfully kept in captivity. Photo: [email protected]
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Moisés shares his knowledge with the people who visit the mini museum and they are part of the experience of seeing and touching the mantises and other insects. Team Peruvian mantis has been created for seven years and its main mission is: To be able to spread the hobby, create respect for nature and if people want to breed one of these animals, they can acquire it in an authorized center and with the necessary advice, such as Team Peruvian Mantis. Photo: [email protected]
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Raising and collecting Mantis and other species of insects is a great relief, Moses tells me. For some people these animals are a disaster, because raising them is a hobby that requires a lot of curiosity and responsibility. Some paintings reflect that. Self-esteem for these animals that little by little are being valued. Photo: [email protected]
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Moisés and his group Team Peruvian Mantis have this space, which welcomes a great variety of types of mantis and other insects of great interest. Due to its diffusion through social networks, Moisés receives many groups of people of all ages. This fills him with satisfaction, since people can meet these animals that have an important value. The visits are with prior coordination and their guidance is extremely enjoyable. This is done with the aim of valuing these species that are part of ecological nature. For previous visit and guided the number is: 927427843 or email: [email protected] Photo: [email protected]
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Their scientific name is Zoolea Lobipes and they can grow approximately 10 cm. The public is fascinated by the great variety of insects that Moisés and his group have in their collection. Photo: [email protected]
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Scientifically known as, Eurycantha Calcarata is a group of insects specialized in camouflage with extraordinary colors, shapes and behaviors that mistake them for the vegetation on which they inhabit and feed on. Photo: [email protected]
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Lasiadora Striatus, is a type of tarantula that has bassinets in its collection. “Tarantulas are not dangerous, you have to know what kind they are for their respective upbringing and the public learns from that and they leave with a new positive idea, of these species”, says Moisés. Photo: [email protected]
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The conservation of these species is a very fundamental factor in these times where predation by nature is extremely constant. Watching the different types of Mantis and other insects is a goal that Moses and his group set. Motivating other insect breeders to conserve these species, which may be the only survivors in this world, in the face of a global catastrophe.
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Moisés has some tattoos that represent the meaning of his perseverance in all this time that he has been building his project. A mantis climbing a leaf means perseverance in these years. He trusted it, but he also remembers the words of encouragement from a special person to whom he feels very grateful and blessed. Photo: [email protected]
