Unlike other insects that merely aim to blend in, the orchid mantis mimics a whole flower with faux petals You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

Is it a stunning pink orchid in bloom or a cunning predator lying in wait? The orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) may look like a flower, but it’s actually an insect! It’s one of the most beautiful ...

Nature is often described as a battlefield, but for some predators, it is a masquerade ball. While most creatures use ...

When is an orchid not an orchid? When it's a female orchid praying mantis, a Southeast Asian insect that masquerades as a flower to attract prey. With petal-like legs and a yellow or whitish pink ...

THE spiny flower mantis is a beautiful and colorful flower mantis. As nymphs (babies) they merely measure about 2,5cm in size and as adults they are about 10cm in length and able to fly. The ...

Viral Video: If you’re a regular visitor of parks, gardens, or any other greeneries, you might have noticed certain insects that look like leaves or tree branches. But now, a video of a type of insect ...

If you’ve ever played the video game Animal Crossing, you know that the orchid mantis is one of the hardest bugs to collect because of its camouflage. But did you know that it’s also a real insect?

When a spiny flower mantis assumes this posture, it is hard to imagine an insect looking any flashier. But although this flamboyant appearance might seem attractive to us, it’s actually an attempt to ...