An orchid mantis sits on a leaf in Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden in Yunnan province. ZHAO XIN/FOR CHINA DAILY The orchid mantis, Hymenopus coronatus, is well-known for its specialized shape ...

Nature's camouflage artists, insects, astound with their ability to mimic leaves, flowers, and twigs, evading predators through remarkable adaptation. From leaf insects with visible veins to orchid ...

The Orchid Mantis mimics delicate flowers perfectly, blending in while stunning with bright pink and white patterns. With fiery red and yellow tones, the Devil’s Flower Mantis mesmerises predators and ...

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Hiding in plain sight, the orchid mantis is a true master of disguise. This sneaky insect doesn’t just blend in with its surroundings; it transforms into a part of the habitat itself, mimicking a ...

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 ...

Gavin Svenson heads to the Brazilian rainforest to sample the diversity of mantises. Mantis expert Gavin Svenson heads to the Brazilian amazon to sample the diversity of mantises in the forest. It is ...

This week’s Spotlight Hour is all about the Sickle Grass Pokémon. Yeah, we had no idea either because it's definitely not Scyther... Instead, it's the perfect chance to catch Fomantis in Pokémon Go!

Instagram user @oleg.pars went viral after sharing a clip of a “rare insect disguised as a flower" known as the Lotus or Celestial Mantis in a post dated March 7, 2025. Netizens were amazed to see the ...