In 2013, Australian biologists (including Marie Herberstein, who has done lots of cool work on animal liars) confirmed that the orchid mantis really does mimic flowers to attract prey, and it’s ...

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 orchid mantis, Hymenopus coronatus (a juvenile male ... archaeological finds and amazing animals to health, innovation and wearable technology. We aim to empower and inspire our readers ...

The Orchid Mantis is highlighted in the exhibition because ... “It’s an amazing looking animal, an attractive looking thing.” — Bug Lab: Little Bugs, Super Powers is on from 23 June ...

Its body perfectly replicates a blossom, a strategy so unique and effective that it’s unmatched in the animal kingdom. Truly, the orchid mantis is a lethal work of art. Final thoughts ...

The orchid mantis Hymenopus coronatus is an arboreal species long hailed as a classic example of flower mimicry because of its petal-shaped femoral lobes and flower-assemble body surface coloration.

The orchid mantis Hymenopus coronatus is an arboreal species long hailed as a classic example of flower mimicry because of its petal-shaped femoral lobes and flower-assemble body surface coloration.