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King of Orchid! Have seen this Orchid Mantises before kept by &#039;Hobbyist&#039; but it is so much nicer to see them in the wild.<br /> This male is rather small in size and is a very good flyer. Hymenopus coronatus,Malaysia,Malaysian Orchid Mantis,Mantis,Orchid Mantis,Praying Mantis,Sabah Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

King of Orchid!

Have seen this Orchid Mantises before kept by 'Hobbyist' but it is so much nicer to see them in the wild.
This male is rather small in size and is a very good flyer.

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    Calbost Niel
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    What an absolutely brilliant composition Posted 3 years ago
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      Albert Kang
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      Thanks :) Posted 3 years ago

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The Malaysian Orchid Mantis

''Hymenopus coronatus'', also called ''H. bicornis'', is a mantis from the rain forests of Southeast Asia. It is known by various common names including ''walking flower mantis'' and '' orchid mantis''. It is one of several species known as flower mantises from their resemblance and behaviour.

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Similar species: Mantises
Species identified by Albert Kang
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Uploaded Jun 3, 2022. Captured May 24, 2022 03:08.
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  • TG-6
  • f/9.0
  • 1/50s
  • ISO100
  • 8.4mm