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If you’re one of those people who think insects aren’t pretty, particularly big ones like the praying mantis, well then, you’d better take a look at this great BuzzFeed article that’s sure to change your mind.
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It’s called the idolomantis diabolica or Devil’s Flower Mantis. If you’re going to be named after a flower, that’s a pretty badass name to have.
If you ever meet one, don’t be afraid. They get energy that way.
-via Geekologie | Previously: Glamorous Insects
A praying mantis is trying to catch the cursor on a computer screen! After the video was recorded, the insect was taken outside and set loose. -via Arbroath
Photo: Sharon Fullingim
National Geographic reader Sharon Fullingim took this fantastic photo of a praying mantis catching a hummingbird (and believe it or not, this isn’t the first time we’ve featured such a story). Moral of the story? Don’t ever mess with a praying mantis.
From the National Geographic user submitted Daily Dozen (September – Week 1, no direct URL I’m afraid) – Thanks Marilyn!
