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Orchid Mantis

Hymenopus coronatus

About

A stunning flower mimic with petal-shaped legs and pink-white coloring. Does not just hide among flowers β€” it is actually more attractive to pollinators than real flowers.

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Did You Know?

The orchid mantis is not just camouflaged as a flower β€” research shows it actually attracts MORE pollinating insects than real orchids, making it an aggressive mimic.