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Pink Magic Mantis &laquo;Hymenopus coronatus&raquo; | Malaysian Orchid Mantis<br /> Phanom Bencha, Thailand<br /> <br /> The Malaysian Orchid Mantis, lives on top of the Orchid Blossoms in the rainforests of Indonesia to Malaysia. Their camouflage is so perectly adapted to their surroundings that it is almost impossible to say were the plant ends and the insect starts.<br /> <br /> Exifs:<br /> Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III<br /> Lens: Sigma 150 mm + EX II = 300 mm<br /> 1/250 Sek<br /> f/8<br /> ISO 400 Geotagged,Hymenopus coronatus,Insects,Malaysian Orchid Mantis,Mantis,Orchid,Pink,Thailand Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Pink Magic Mantis

«Hymenopus coronatus» | Malaysian Orchid Mantis
Phanom Bencha, Thailand

The Malaysian Orchid Mantis, lives on top of the Orchid Blossoms in the rainforests of Indonesia to Malaysia. Their camouflage is so perectly adapted to their surroundings that it is almost impossible to say were the plant ends and the insect starts.

Exifs:
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens: Sigma 150 mm + EX II = 300 mm
1/250 Sek
f/8
ISO 400

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  1. View Wendy's profile
    Wendy
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    Great species, would love to see it in real one time.
    They are so beautiful and well camouflaged :)     Posted 10 years ago
    1. View fl Design's profile
      fl Design
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      Yes, it was my first time too with this species.
      They are amazing!!!       Posted 10 years ago
  3. View haylo's profile
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    Totally amazing, took me a few seconds to realize what it is. Posted 10 years ago
    1. View fl Design's profile
      fl Design
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      Ha ha, me too, when I see it first :) Posted 10 years ago
  5. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    It took me a few seconds to imagine this being real. I'm blown away by this species, never seen it in my life, and for sure one of the greatest natural surprises I've ever seen. What a thing of beauty! Posted 10 years ago
    1. View fl Design's profile
      fl Design
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      Like me! but after checking the situation... The most beautiful bug ever! :) Posted 10 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        I fully agree, this thing is out of this world! Posted 10 years ago
  7. View Jivko Nakev's profile
    Jivko Nakev
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    Unbelievable! Small devil! I am mesmerized! Posted 10 years ago
    1. View fl Design's profile
      fl Design
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      She was very calm :) Posted 10 years ago
  9. View abhitap's profile
    abhitap
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    superb & beautiful record :-) Posted 10 years ago
    1. View fl Design's profile
      fl Design
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      Thank you :) Posted 10 years ago
  11. View Tarsier's profile
    Tarsier
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    extremly beautiful specie and a great capture:-)! Posted 9 years ago
  12. View karthik_ak's profile
    karthik_ak
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    This is a beauty!! Lovely capture as well!! Posted 9 years ago
  13. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Here it is in action:
    Posted 7 years ago, modified 7 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Nice! Posted 7 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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Uploaded Mar 28, 2015. Captured in 6017, Tambon Krabi Noi, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000, Thailand.
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