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I’ll be the first to admit that I am terrified of bugs. Spiders and other creepy crawlies have just never been my thing. However, there are a few exceptions I’ll make in terms of insects – bumblebees, butterflies, and now, the flower mantis. If you’ve never heard of a flower mantis before, you’re certainly not alone. This beautiful creature is somewhat rare, and when you see the photos, you might even think it’s a mythical, made-up thing.
This beautiful insect was recently found in Nkutu Valley, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Her formal name is the Pseudocreobotra Wahlbergi – or spiny flower mantis, as she’s more commonly referred to. The spiny flower mantis is native to eastern and southern Africa, and they closely mimic different kinds of flowers.
