Inspiration for Aliens of Hollywood

This was my second encounter with this master of camouflage. This time it was one of the memorable coincidences. We were on short night trail, and my friend was asking me about a mantis species he saw. From what he told me I said it can be Indian rose mantis. And literally a moment later, pointing my torch at tip of a bush I asked him, "Was it like this?"
We both were shocked and full of joy. This was superb specimen as it was hiding itself very well in those dried vegetation patches. One of very awesome fauna species who are best at their camouflage.