THE ORCHID MANTIS
Hymenopus coronatus

A pair of mating Orchid Mantises Hymenopus coronatus

Here is the reason why they call it Orchid Mantis. It is usualy collected from infloresences of fragrant light colour flowers.

Such Hynenopus coronatus ootheca may
contain more than 100 eggs.

1st instar nymph

8th instar female nymph

Hymenopus coronatus preadults

An Orchid Mantis head on the right whith pointed eyes is something what you would expect to see if you know the species.

An Orchid Mantis head on the left with round eyes is something what you will hardly ever see unless you are extremely lucky!

Orchid Mantis male in action:
scratching females back while mating.

Orchid Mantis is devouring a small gecko