This insect is truly one of a kind. Did you know that the mantis can turn its head 180°, and is the first invertebrate that has been proven to see in 3D?
Empusa fasciata is known as a praying mantis because it raises its front legs in a pose that looks like a person praying when it gets ready to attack. The name Empusa is from Greek mythology, where she was a terrifying ghost that changed shape and fed on human flesh. She was sent by Hecate to bring bad luck. Source: Terra Cypria.
To make themselves difficult to see, they can camouflage themselves in different colors.
It’s no beauty, but it’s undeniably an interesting creature.
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