When it comes to the two axe hands of the insect world, it is not the praying mantis. Praying mantis, insect mantis wood, folk commonly known as knife mantis (not a singing knife lang ah), as a common insect in the aggressive warrior, many friends in childhood have been attacked by its giant axe, even so, can not resist its curiosity and love.
In the north of China, there are common mantises of green and brown colors.
Narrow-winged large knife mantis
Chinese knife mantis
It is the narrow-winged big knife mantis and the Chinese big knife mantis.
Isn't it too familiar. These two species of praying mantis can be said to be interspersed in people's memories throughout their childhood. In China, the main distribution range is extremely wide, and they are found in Hebei to Guangdong.
Today, we want to take everyone to appreciate several "knife mantises" that are more brightly dressed and good at camouflage.
Orchid mantis
Native to Southeast Asia, the orchid praying mantis, as the name suggests, is as stunning as a white orchid, while at the same time better camouflaging itself and making people forget about its aggressiveness.
Magic Flower Mantis
Looking at him, is there a feeling of being proud of the crowd? Admittedly he has absolute capital, it is the magic flower mantis known as the king of praying mantises. Scarce in number and largest in size, aggressive posture makes opponents daunted.
Dead leaf praying mantis
The dead leaf mantis from Malaysia, its dark brown appearance, I believe that no one in the wild can recognize this killer, even the veins of the leaves are camouflaged to life, quietly waiting for the arrival of prey, giving a fatal blow.
Violin praying mantis
The violin praying mantis distributed in southern India has a slender appearance and a belly that looks like a violin, and there is an urge to pick it up and play it.
Ghost praying mantis
From Madagascar, it has a strange head, like the appearance of an alien in a science fiction film, coupled with a sharp double axe, it can really be described as a miniature version of the alien visitor, the word ghost, I think it is not a waste of time.
Metal mantis
Metal mantises from Malaysia with a gorgeous metallic luster. Extremely textured. If you don't move, do you think it's a craft?
Moss mantis
It is found in the rainforests of Central America, South America and Southern Africa. They can grow into one with the environment in response to the plants in their surroundings, so named after the appearance of the easy-to-tolerate imitation of the moss. Extremely difficult to detect.
The above several kinds of praying mantises due to the appearance of the very beautiful, by many insect lovers as pets, and the price is not cheap, their coats are as colorful as the color of the flowers, in the sigh of nature at the same time, but also let people usually know more about the "friends" who are familiar with each other, they are as exquisite as crafts, please be able to protect them well, we are an indispensable part of the ecosystem.
Insects, a magical country.