The orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) is a small insect in the family Hymenopodidae largely appearing in southeast Asia. It's called the orchid mantis because of the camouflage that it uses is primarily meant to be effective on orchid flowers.

Its four legs walking are disguised as flower petals, its forepair are toothed as are other mantises and are meant for grasping and tearing prey.

External links

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hymenopus_coronatus

See also

• insect
• mantis
• flower_mantis
• orchid_mantis