African mantis (Blepharopsis mendica) as seen camouflaged on a twig.
African mantis (Blepharopsis mendica) as seen camouflaged on a twig. This mantis has undeveloped wings and relies on body colours and its shape for camouflage, rather than flight to escape predators or to trap prey. Its behaviour is to move slowly and carefully and so not be detected, or to remain quite still. The imitation of plants by animals is called phytomimesis. Blepharopsis mendica is otherwise known as the African mantis or Arab Mantis. Photographed in Israel
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