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Taking a break from drawing bugs on the computer to...draw bugs on paper 😂
Devil's Flower Mantis
Idolomantis Diabolica ‼️‼️‼️
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Did you know that the Devil's Flower Mantis (Idolomantis diabolica) is one of the largest of the flower mantids? Like others mantids, they are fantastic ambush hunters due to their excellent camouflage and fantastic vision. Their detailed compound eyes give them 180⁰ vision, allowing them to discern between predator and prey. They looooove to hunt flying insects like beetles and flies.
If threatened they will display their vibrant colours as a distraction and use their powerful mandibles and forelimbs to attack if necessary.
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Picture by thecollectivegreen on iNaturalist
little creature of the day: devil's American flower mantis
i love genetic modifications
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Creature Awaits #227
Each week I plan to feature an amazing creature, admiring God's fantastic artistry. Hopefully it’ll brighten someone’s day to see something new and interesting if they haven’t seen it before. : )
Today we begin a special series for October.. "Cute…but Deadly" : )
(Brilliant shot taken by Steve Smith (CC BY-NC 2.0 Deed))
The Devil's Flower Mantis
Scientific Name: Idolomantis diabolica
Region: Central eastern Africa
Size: Up to about 5.1" (~13cm) long if female, about 3.9" (~10cm) if male
Interesting Notes: Though not harmful to humans, this gorgeous mantis is quite deadly to any prey lured in by its near-perfect disguise. Possibly the largest floral mimic mantis, this swift and precise hunter stays perfectly motionless until any enticed insect flies close enough to strike at. Once locked in its inescapable grasp, the mantis then uses its powerful mandibles to quickly decapitate and consume it before returning to await its next target.
My first Hollow Knight OC; Marüru, the Malcontent.
Lore is a WIP. Godseeker-affiliated, on his quest to find himself a goddess bride. Only the best lady could have his head, after all. *coughs* Mantis courtship *coughs*
All them unworthy gods getting offed on the way.
This OC is based on the Devil's Flower Mantis.
OCtober Day 16: Hand
prompt by @oc-growth-and-development
“Give me your hands, let me teach you how to play.”
So I had so many options for this one and I loved it all and so after rolling some dice to pick characters, I settled on this scene in particular between @spoopydoodle‘s leaf mimic Dr. Aspen Deciduous and my Devil’s Flower Mantis, Vernon! This is in my AU, GNMAU. These two are actually still young ones in this image, in their mid to late 20′s actually. Aspen needed some wholesome time with this big old softy. Sometimes you just need a man to sing you a love song with his arms around you and holding his instrument-
Also I have a new blog for reblogging just my art which I will get to asap, its here: @cereusblueart and here’s the Hollow Knight blog for asks, art, comics, etc: @hallowcactus and I will start posting this stuff to there once I have everything reblogged and posted chronologically-