Lotus mantis: Meet the Lotus Mantis

Meet the Lotus Mantis , a rare and mesmerizing insect that perfectly disguises itself as a blooming lotus flower! 🌸🦗 Found in the mountains, this incredible creature uses its unique ... Hymenopus coronatus is a mantis from the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is known by various common names, including walking flower mantis , orchid-blossom mantis and (pink) orchid mantis . After some careful analysis, it’s clear that the “ Lotus Mantis ” is not a real insect. The videos circulating on TikTok appear to have been created using artificial intelligence or CGI technology, which has become increasingly sophisticated in recent years. 13M likes, 52K comments - oleg.pars on March 7, 2025: "When a monk mentioned the lotus mantis —a rare insect disguised as a flower living high in the mountains—I knew I had to see it for myself. After an exhausting climb through freezing conditions, the creature appeared just at sunrise, calmly perching on my hand.