The orchid mantis, whose flowery disguise comes complete with legs shaped like petals, is even better than flowers at luring insects. This is the only animal in the world known to look like a flower blossom in order to attract prey.
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Found! First Known Predator To Lure Prey By Mimicking Flowers
The orchid mantis, whose flowery disguise comes complete with legs shaped like petals, is even better than flowers at luring insects. This is the only animal in the world known to look like a flower blossom in order to attract prey.
. In Photos: Animals That Mimic Plants
From mantises that look like orchids to lure prey to insects that mimic sticks to blend in with their branch-y surroundings, here's a look at the animal world's plant mimics.
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