Spore Mantis

Spore Mantis Alternate names Walking Wood, Giant Stickbug Species Phasmid Sylas Height Up to 50 feet Played by CGI First appearance Kong: Skull Island Roar(s)

The Spore Mantis is a giant parasitic insect kaiju that appears in the 2017 Legendary Pictures film Kong: Skull Island.

Design

Both the body and limbs of the Spore Mantis resemble fallen trees. In fact, bark is a part of the species' epidermis. Beneath this deceptive layer lies a parasitic slug with powerful jaws able to crush bone.

History

MonsterVerse

Kong: Skull Island

While attempting to contact the other members of his team, Jack Chapman sat down on a fallen log, which suddenly began to move. Chapman fell off the log, which revealed itself as a Spore Mantis. Chapman scrambled to recover his machine gun and fired it at the creature, damaging its wood-like armour. After calling out several times, the Spore Mantis turned and walked away. Confused, Chapman turned around, only to be confronted by a Skullcrawler, which promptly killed and ate him.

Abilities

Camouflage

With its tree-like body, the Spore Mantis can blend in with surrounding forests.

Gallery

Main article: Spore Mantis/Gallery.

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