have you ever seen an orchid mantis? incredible!

[IcyPeas]

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[2naSalit]

1. No, WOW!

[delisen]

2. Fascinating. nt

[erronis]

3. Beautiful creatures. Except for the poor pollinator who falls for the trap.

I think that's true of a lot of "cute" creatures that can pack a deadly punch.

(Not talking about an ex-wife here.)

[calimary]

4. NOBODY beats Mother Nature in the art department.

Just STUNNING! Absolutely Flabbergasting!

[niyad]

5. Just lovely. Thank you for sharing.

[Joinfortmill]

6. Wow

[MontanaMama]

7. Whoa! That's crazy!

I didn’t know these existed.

[GreenWave]

8. Camouflaged to attack the innocent.

Pro tip to Male mantises. Do not accept her sweetie invitation for sex and food in that order! You will be the food.

[frogmarch]

9. And a tip to hummingbirds, stay clear!

[StarryNite]

13. Yes, I was going to say I used to really like

praying mantises until I found out they eat hummingbirds!

[ShazzieB]

10. Wow! Every rime I think I've seen everything...

...I find out how wrong I am!

[nuxvomica]

11. I wonder if the staggered movment is part of the ruse

As it might make the mantis appear to potential dinners like the flower is just fluttering in the breeze.

[Evolve Dammit]

12. That is amazing. Are they rare? Beautiful.

[richdj25]

14. Nature is indeed

quite awesome and easy on the eyes.

Thanks