The Ambush Predator

When we think of predators, they may be big and growl. Maybe a hungry bear, or a hunting lion on the prowl. It could be a pack of coyotes, in search of that midnight snack. They are not all big, and they don't always hunt in a pack. The Orchid Mantis is quite small, but ruthlessly keen. Don't be fooled by its appearance, it's very tricky and mean. It mimics a beautiful flower, like an artist's molded clay. But it becomes much brighter, just to attract its prey. It's beautifully sculpted, in a deceitful disguise. There is more to this fake flower, than what merely meets the eye.