If not cryptic mimicry, why did the orchid mantis behavior evolve this way? By evolving to be larger and more flower-like, female mantises increase their chances to catch insect prey. It's called ...

The species, native to tropical rainforests of southeast Asia, bears a “striking resemblance to orchid flowers,” Cincinnati ...

The Carolina Mantis (S. Carolina ... get along well with each other when a proper community is set up. While Orchid Flower ...

The orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) lives in the rainforests of Southeast Asia. It has become popular with insect breeders in the pet trade thanks to its striking looks. The females are big, ...

The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden announced Feb. 26 that they were given nine orchid mantis oothecas ... and striking resemblance to orchid flowers” and require highly specialized care ...