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An orchid mantis on the leaf of elephant ear taro
Author: Images by Wan Jinpeng
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Update time: 2013-04-08
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Orchid mantis is characterized by brilliant coloring and a structure finely adapted for camouflage, mimicking parts of the orchid flower. The four walking legs resemble flower petals, the toothed front pair being used  for grasping prey.

Orchid mantis appeared in XTBG again. The photos are very eye-catching. Here are two pictures of orchid mantis on the leaf of elephant ear taro (Alocasia macrorrhizos)

 An orchid mantis on the leaf of elephant ear taro

An orchid mantis on the leaf of elephant ear taro, isn't it an orchid flower?

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