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TIL the orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) is a beautiful white, pinkish-white, or brownish-white species of praying mantis with lobes on its legs that look like flower petals which the mantis uses to its advantage when capturing its prey. It can change color depending on environmental conditions.

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