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========== In 1879, when James Hingsley returned to Australia
from Indonesia he brought back tales of anorchid that engulfed butterflies in its petals
and devoured them alive.A carnivorous plant more beautiful and ravenous
than any other.But that fantastical creature was no plant
– it was a predator... dressed to kill.[OPEN]Blending in is a great way to stay alive,
but it can be just as useful for the hunteras the hunted.That butterfly-eating beast from Indonesia?That isn’t an orchid at all.It’s an orchid mantis, an insect native
to the rainforests of Southeast Asia.These beautiful bugs exhibit a behavior called
aggressive mimicry: that’s using a disguisenot to hide, but to stand out.It’s counterintuitive, but you’ve probably
come across one such creature before.Nope, n...
