Orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus)

The female orchid mantis is possibly the most beautiful and rarest mantis species. This insect mimics yellow, pink, or white orchid flowers. Its legs look like petals, and its abdomen resembles an orchid lip2. 

The orchid mantis’ resemblance to a flower attracts unsuspecting pollinators and confuses predators. People also call it the walking flower mantis, and it is native to southeast Asia.