A farm owner in South Africa was taken aback when something flower-like moved on a bush in her garden. Margaret Neville discovered a fascinating insect on a lavender bush that was like nothing she had ...

Is it a stunning pink orchid in bloom or a cunning predator lying in wait? The orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) may look like a flower, but it’s actually an insect! It’s one of the most beautiful ...

Insects that look like flowers: Nature is often described as a battlefield, but for some predators, it is a masquerade ball. While most creatures use camouflage to vanish into the background, a select ...

Nature's camouflage artists, insects, astound with their ability to mimic leaves, flowers, and twigs, evading predators through remarkable adaptation. From leaf insects with visible veins to orchid ...

The Orchid Mantis mimics delicate flowers perfectly, blending in while stunning with bright pink and white patterns. With fiery red and yellow tones, the Devil’s Flower Mantis mesmerises predators and ...

When a spiny flower mantis assumes this posture, it is hard to imagine an insect looking any flashier. But although this flamboyant appearance might seem attractive to us, it’s actually an attempt to ...

Orchid Mantises in Southeast Asia attract more pollinators than real orchids. Camouflaged Loopers in North America use flower petals as camouflage. Pink Katydids use their color to blend with pink ...