Orchid Mantis

Range: Malaysia, Indonesia (in southeastern Asia)
Habitat: Rain forests
Conservation Status: Not listed by IUCN
Scientific Name: Hymenopus coronatus

One look at this beautifully patterned mantis and you can see how it got its name. The orchid mantis looks almost like the orchids it sits on. This ability to "hide in plain sight" helps the insect survive in its rainforest habitat.