Orchid Mantis

Dazzling flower or frightening foe? Depends who's asking! The pretty-in-pink orchid mantis is one of natures most talented impersonators, perching petal-perfect as it waits for its prey. Zoologist does it again, this time with an earthy, verdant floral tribute to one of the world's most interesting insects.  From ZoologistIn the muggy shade of a tropical rainforest, an orchid sways seductively. Its glistening petals tremble in anticipation, inviting a passing butterfly to consummate the intimate act of pollination. Succumbing to the allure of the silken flower, the butterfly eagerly flits forward. But as it prepares to alight, the exotic bloom abruptly transforms. Delicate leaves contort into dagger-like forelegs, seizing the bug’s fragile wings. Before the butterfly can comprehend its fate, its head is devoured, crushed between the powerful jaws of the stealthy orchid mantis. Zoologist Orchid Mantis entices you into a fragrant illusion. Juicy pear, exquisite rose and dainty jasmine en