The orchid mantis, Hymenopus coronatus (a juvenile male, shown here), which resembles a flower, takes on this appearance in order to lure in prey, researchers say. In fact, orchid mantises are ...

Orchid mantis mimics exotic flowers to lure its prey ... while the male only reaches about one inch. A mantis can change colour in a matter of days, depending on changes in humidity and light.

The orchid mantis is native to Malaysia and Indonesia, but it's rare; ... Male moths, can detect these pheromones from miles away and are lured in to their death. Male moths, ...

The orchid mantis is not the first predator to use mimicry in predation. For example, a species of bolas spider attracts male moths by simulating female moth sex pheromones.

image: A mating pair of the orchid mantis, Hymenopus coronatus, shows extreme size difference between the male and female. view more Credit: Jason Zhu. Cleveland... A team of scientists at The ...

The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden announced Feb. 26 that they were given nine orchid mantis oothecas, or egg casings, confiscated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.