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uncommon
Spiny Flower Mantis
Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii
- Habitat
- Southern & East Africa
- Body length
- 40 mm
- Order
- Mantodea · Hymenopodidae
Weird but real
Has two giant bullseye eyespots on its forewings that look like staring hypnotic eyes.
Why it's cool
When it raises its wings in threat, prey and predators both freeze. A real-life optical illusion attack.
