What is the beautiful flower insect?
Meet the beautiful orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus). With back legs that change color and resemble petals, this insect blends in perfectly among flowers. But don’t be fooled by its pretty, pink appearance! This critter is a formidable predator. Praying Mantis Looks Like a Flower—And Now We Know Why. The mantis orchid of Southeast Asia evolved in a way that’s completely unique to insects.The Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) is one of the most fascinating insects in the world, known for its stunning flower-like appearance and clever hunting skills. Native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia, this mantis has evolved to mimic orchid petals almost perfectly.While some orchids grow to look like animals, one insect matures to resemble orchids. Unless you look closely, you could even mistake the orchid mantis for a flower. The orchid mantis is a species of praying mantis that models itself after a flower, specifically a pink orchid.