thelepidopteragirl:

khrysdiebee:

astronomy-to-zoology:

Metallyticus splendidus

…is an extraordinary species of Metallyticid mantis which is spread throughout Southeast Asia. M. splendidus is most well noted for its striking iridescent rainbow coloration and short body, these features are present because M .splendidus is a mimic of the colorful tiger beetles (Cicindelinae).

Classification

Animalia-Arthropoda-Insecta-Mantodea-Metallyticidae-Metallyticus-M, splendidus

Image: Notafly

wow!

OK I thought this was a fake when I first scrolled past, but it’s not and it’s sooo pretty!!!