Pollinator deception in the orchid mantis.

James C O'Hanlon, Gregory I Holwell, Marie E Herberstein

January 2014 Am Nat

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The discussions highlight various aspects of the orchid mantis, with users marveling at its camouflage and predatory behavior. Phrases like 'they're a marvel of engineering' and 'incredible' emphasize fascination, while other posts connect the mantis to broader themes, such as its evolutionary advantages over flowers for attracting pollinators. This language and tone contribute to a vibrant and curious atmosphere surrounding the research.

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Agreement
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Most discussions show a positive reception towards the findings, indicating general support.

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Interest
 High level of interest

Contributors express strong curiosity about the orchid mantis and its unique traits.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

While many posts show basic interest, several delve deeper into the biological and evolutionary implications.

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Impact
 High level of impact

Users believe the research may have significant implications for understanding predator-prey dynamics in nature.

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  • Jane Johnson
    @bassetnormand (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
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    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Michele clark
    @mmsmichclark (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Keith Sharpe
    @KeithSharpe20 (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • burdish
    @burdish (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • #FreeHussamAbuSafiya
    @Bliadhnaichean (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Modradical
    @_gone_too_far (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Katharine Ramage
    @RamageKatharine (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • NOAH'S ARK
    @NoahsArkCrew (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Emma B
    @EBGBeee (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • John Harris
    @JohnHar45782426 (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Chris Maslanka
    @ChrisMaslanka (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Andrew Weston: Nature, Music, Photography & Humour
    @VisitGroatbury (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Smita Buch
    @SmitaBuch2 (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Tonyh1882 ⏫
    @aydoneymang (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Jennifer Morrison
    @Jennife11439803 (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Paddie Riley
    @paddie1958 (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Louise
    @LouiseWackett1 (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Sue Foster
    @Canadacats (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Linda Postance
    @LindaLindadrake (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Miriam Said
    @miriamsaid (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Laura Halligan
    @lauraoncesmilez (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • she Pin
    @shePin14 (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Megan Gilbert
    @MeganGilbertYog (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Donnachadh McCarthy
    @DonnachadhMc (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Sheila Ann Droniak
    @SDroniak (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Gary Slater
    @GarySla99465931 (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • jahbalon
    @Jahbalon (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • david peter light
    @davidlight33 (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Rebecca CEV #FBPE #Remain #Rejoin #NHS
    @CarbonisedPleb (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Maureen (Mo) ✡️
    @petuniasforever (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Helen
    @HelenHorsey2468 (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • P¡nk-Zoë⚧️ & Susan
    @Wiblicks (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Slug
    @Slugslime2 (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • David Stuart Cole. #They are all the same
    @cole_davesc66 (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Painting foxes
    @FoxesPainting (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Arch Godbotherer Bony Tone #FBPE
    @TonySloane10 (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Tom Anomouse ©
    @GraytommyKent (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Nefilian 7
    @Phill59316885 (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Robert molson Esq.
    @navyfire111261 (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Madiha Hussain
    @Emjay7422 (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Lilacnerdies13
    @Eroomylime13 (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • David Ponsford
    @DavidPonsford3 (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Taffella
    @pritchard_ellie (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Daniel Mullett
    @DanielMullett3 (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Nahid Alaei
    @NahidAlaei (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Wendy Harding
    @WriterHarding (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Elizabeth
    @Elizabe85729061 (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • Malinda Griffin.
    @Malinda00999804 (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

  • comicfan44
    @Comicfan44 (Twitter)

    RT @jason__haider: Attracting unsuspecting insects with its uncanny, flower-like appearance, the deceptive, nearly indistinguishable floral…
    view full post

    March 9, 2022

    602

Abstract Synopsis

  • The Malaysian orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) is hypothesized to mimic flowers to attract pollinators as prey, a concept previously untested.
  • In experiments, the color of the orchid mantis was found to match that of local flowers, effectively deceiving pollinators.
  • The findings reveal that these mantises are not only more effective than flowers at attracting pollinators but also capture them for food, illustrating a unique predatory strategy previously undocumented in animal species.