Leafstalker Mantis

The Leafstalker Mantis is a Rare bug in Palia.

Description

“	An herbivorous mantis that exclusively eats leaves.	”
–In-Game Item Description

Has a chance to be found when foraging in the forests of Bahari bay.

Location

Leafstalker Mantises have a 10% chance to spawn when picking up Sweet Leaves and Dari Cloves in north Bahari Bay at any time of day.

Although it is rare, they can also occasionally be found on the ground anywhere Sweet Leaves and Dari Cloves are found, including the Flooded Steps, Proudhorn Pass, The Outskirts, the Thorny Thicket, and the Statue Garden.

Behavior

Although Leafstalker Mantises are most commonly found when Foraging in north Bahari Bay, they can occasionally be seen hopping along the forest floor. However, they can be difficult to spot among the leaves and grass due to their dark green color.

Leafstalker Mantises are alerted by nearby player movement and Smoke Bombs and will hop away a short distance before briefly pausing. Players should use this time to throw additional Smoke Bombs as needed.

Leafstalker Mantis grants between 0 - 7 Silk Thread when caught.