Orchid Mantis

https://video.nostr.build/b8387de3b3d488a6a868f5d5301d7356046a18c1ce97854d59f8fea31636309e.mp4

This species has lobes on its legs that mimic flower petals. Its natural habitat consists of white and pink flowers in bushes and small trees. In this way the mantis can remain unseen for predators such as birds and at the same time can catch pollinating insects that are attracted to the flowers.

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