Violin mantis (Gongylus gongyloides), a praying mantis that mimics dead twigs and leaves. Photo: K. Bhagya Prakash
Cicada, an insect best known for the shrill, sustained sound produced by the males. The noise produced is characteristic of the species of cicada, displayed at Insectarium. Photo: K. Bhagya Prakash
Insects identified and stored with care at the Insectarium. Photo: K. Bhagya Prakash
Insects identified and stored with care at the Insectarium. Photo: K. Bhagya Prakash
Giant bamboo ladybird beetle (Megalocaria dilata) is a beneficial insect that feeds on aphid pests. Photo: K Bhagya Prakash
Assorted butterflies and moths, displayed at the Insectarium. Photo: K Bhagya Prakash
Common jewel beetle (Sternocera sp.) is used as a pet by children in rural India, collected by hobbyists. Photo: K Bhagya Prakash
Violin mantis (Gongylus gongyloides), a praying mantis that mimics dead twigs and leaves. Photo: K. Bhagya Prakash
Click beetle (Elateridae) is known for its habit of leaping up in the air with a clicking noise when disturbed. K Bhagya Prakash
Giant waterbug (Belostoma indicum) is an insect that eats small fish and frogs and is used as food by some tribes in India and other Asian countries like Thailand. Photo: K Bhagya Prakash
Indian Grass mantis (Schizocephala bicornis) is a much sought after pet by hobbyists. Photo: K. Bhagya Prakash
Violin mantis (Gongylus gongyloides), a praying mantis that mimics dead twigs and leaves. Photo: K Bhagya Prakash