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 ...

Be careful when you go around smelling flowers now, you never know when that pretty pink thing is actually a mantis looking to strangle your nostrils to death. Like this Orchid Mantis. It looks like a ...

A hefty price tag generally comes with the privilege of owning exotic pets. Many do not mind, however, as they enjoy the experience of caring for a creature that many may never come in contact with.

Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) female mimicking a pink flower, Cameron highlands near Tapah in West Malaysia. (Thomas Marent/MINDEN PICTURES/Corbis) Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) female ...

A female juvenile orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus). Photo courtesy of James O'Hanlon Orchid mantises—particularly juveniles—seem aptly named. They’re predominantly white with pink or yellow accents ...

These insects initially resemble exquisite flowers, but upon closer inspection, the illusion quickly disappears. Some species have developed to imitate the petals, colours, and even textures of actual ...

Nature’s most deceptive hunters, such as the Orchid Praying Mantis and Spiny Flower Mantis, employ a strategy called aggressive mimicry. Found predominantly in the rainforests of Southeast Asia and ...

Buyers may pay up to $450 for the privilege of owning an orchid mantis. Breeder prices vary depending on shipping costs and the breeder’s ethics. Female orchid mantises live eight to 10 months, while ...