Monday 7 October 2013

Amazing Orchid Mantis Insects Similar as Flowers

Amazing Orchid Mantis Insects Similar as Flowers
The Orchid Mantis is a beautiful and rare insect that can be found only on white and pink flowers (Orchid). Hard to spot due to its camouflage characteristic, many photographers only notice it after scaring it off. The Orchid Mantis cannot be found during rain. When approached, the orchid mantis will raise its body and spread its wings. The other popular names of this insect are Hymenopus coronatus and walking flower mantis. They originate from India and South-East Asian islands such as Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. Orchid mantis is one of the most beautiful Mantises in the world.
2. Hello
2. Hello
8. Hymenopus coronatus by Mariska Boertjens
8. Hymenopus coronatus by Mariska Boertjens
10. Flower mantis by Paul Bratescu
10. Flower mantis by Paul Bratescu
11. Praying With Me by mohd rizal ismail
11. Praying With Me by mohd rizal ismail
13. Raptor Orchid mantis on orchid by Komi Fuchs
13. Raptor Orchid mantis on orchid by Komi Fuchs
14. Orchid Mantis by Dan
14. Orchid Mantis by Dan
15. Snacktime by Mariska Boertjens
15. Snacktime by Mariska Boertjens
17. Orchid mantis by bugs life
17. Orchid mantis by bugs life
19. Orchid Mantis by Lee Crawley
19. Orchid Mantis by Lee Crawley

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