Orchid Mantis

(Hymenopus coronatus)

Beautiful pink and white Mantis with lobes on its legs similar to flower petals.

The Orchid Mantis is a master of camouflage, blending into its surroundings of white and pink flowers in to remain undetected from its predators, and to be able to catch its prey.

An adult male mantis is about 2.5 cm long and is smaller in size when compared to a female mantis which is approximately 6 to 7 cm long.

The orchid mantis is a species that requires high humidity (around 60 to 80%)

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