There are many fascinating creatures in the world that we have not yet discovered. This fantastic bug is one you have most likely never seen before in your entire life. The orchid mantis looks like a beautiful pink orchid flower. This is a rare bug species. This rare bug is only found in Malaysia. It can be found on various plants in tropical and humid forests.
Don’t let their beautiful looks fool you. They are beautiful and delicate but can also be very dangerous. They use aggressive mimicry as a hunting strategy. To disguise themselves, they climb on top of flowering plants and wait patiently for their prey. The orchid mantis fools the target into believing that it is harmless. The orchid mantis suddenly strikes as the target gets close and its guard down.
They look similar to flowers and are valid for hunting, hiding from predators, and even hiding. The orchid mantis is where bees and butterflies go to pollinate. They don’t know they aren’t sitting on flowers. The orchid mantis is an expert at disguise. They eat small insects that are relatively easy to hunt and use their aggressive mimicry technique.
Incredibly, these pests can hunt larger prey like frogs and mice. Their small size allows them to outsmart prey. The male orchid mantis is only half the length of the female and measures 6cm in length. These creatures are dangerous, but they live a short life. They live an average of 8 months. Because of their captivating exterior appearance, they are trendy pets.
Or is it an orchid? Is it an orchid?
Camouflage is its best.
One picture of the beauty and wonders of nature.
This amazing video will describe the beauty of Orchid Mantis.
Image Credit & More Info; derangedzookeeper/instagram
Source: whatzviral.com
