Man Taunts Mantis with His Thumb - Neatorama

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It's called the idolomantis diabolica or Devil's Flower Mantis. If you're going to be named after a flower, that's a pretty badass name to have.

If you ever meet one, don't be afraid. They get energy that way.

-via Geekologie | Previously: Glamorous Insects

Coool. Wonder if it hurts when it strikes? All of those prickly things on its arms can't feel good. *shrugs*
Vert neat looking bug! Love the way it moves.

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And people need to make movies about aliens.. seriously look at what we have here on earth!

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No kidding, that looks like it should have been in Starship Troopers, only a tad bigger.

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I'm both horrified and fascinated that this insect exists. It looks robotic and sounds like tiny swords. And I kind of WANT ONE.

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OK, and now who watched that while making kung fu noises like me?

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Really cool. You can barely make out the Arduino!

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Such a pretty mantis.

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