Hymenopus coronatus (Orchid Mantis)

This isn't just a pretty face.  No, it's a master of aggressive mimicry. This mantis looks exactly like a flower petal to lure in unsuspecting pollinators for a holiday snack. Adult females are much larger than the males and have the best disguises.

You might want to check your holiday floral arrangements twice before you smell them. This beautiful ambush predator is waiting patiently for a Christmas fly to buzz by.

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