FfFfFfFF 58,066 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 On a September day in South Africa, Margaret Neville made a fascinating discovery in her back garden. Resting among her lavender bushes was a flower mantis, a type of praying mantis which has evolved to appear incredibly “floral” as a method of camouflage. The particular flower mantis found by Neville is a female with a large swirl pattern on her back and protrusions that look like lavender buds along her legs. Astonished by the insect's beauty, Neville named the mantis “Miss Frilly Pants” in reference to her purple “pantaloons.” “Nature is there for us all to share,” Neville tells My Modern Met. Since sharing her discovery, Miss Frilly Pants now has many fans across the world. Source Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennywise 36,080 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 For a second I thought it was gonna be something like that woman holding a blue-ringed octopus without knowing what it is So long ggd, it was nice while it lasted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AURAOFSHEISSE 6,517 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 she fell of the Chromatic space taxi “Hands on your knees, I’m Angelina Jolie” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwerk 7,453 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Gorgeous creature According to Gaga I'm a ****ing rad bitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzGa 14,652 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Stunning! The pattern on the wings made me suspect it was a hoax that had been painted but after googling Flower Mantises I see it's definitely real! Look at these alien beauties! Reminds me of Iris Van Herpen My old cat is a tough man, but i cant deny the way he bites my hand and he stabs me, he grabs me by my heart <3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dojo 19,823 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 very alien like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo 8,575 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 So gorgeous and unlike any insect I've seen. Mantises are so fun to watch. Don't visit my profile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbage day 11,816 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Ugh... In my dream life, I have a bunch of mantis pets. Probably also a pitbull, but obv we'd keep them in separate rooms. I was replacing the flowers on my sister's grave last week and saw this gorgeous all-gray mantis amidst the blooms. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
River 127,324 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 very gaga So sploosh your juice all over me you Riverboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbage day 11,816 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 I wish we could tell animals how stunning they are. Some of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VasilisVas 5,213 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 I guess it’s pretty, but I’d also be freaked out if I saw it in real life Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FfFfFfFF 58,066 Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 13 hours ago, VasilisVas said: I guess it’s pretty, but I’d also be freaked out if I saw it in real life If this is scary then how about these? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVeryGagaHolyDick 31,894 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 15 minutes ago, FfFfFfFF said: If this is scary then how about these? Jesus Christ, I almost died Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSUNAMI 21,297 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 1 hour ago, FfFfFfFF said: If this is scary then how about these? Canceling my internet subscription Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glamourpuss 29,080 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 What a gorgeous little creature. Nature is amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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