Rarely Seen Brazilian Dragon Mantis Filmed in Wild | Nat Geo Wild

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Scientists have filmed the rarely-seen Brazilian dragon mantis in the wild in Brazil's Atlantic rain forest.
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The coloration and texture of Stenophylla cornigera help keep the mantis hidden. Swaying beneath a branch, seemingly stumbling, adds to the insect's imitation of a twig, while letting it move about. Stenophylla has such good camo, scientists can’t say its population size. For the researchers, seeing the magnificent mantis was rare and exciting. Expedition leader Leonardo Lanna notes this little dragon is "legendary."

READ: Dragon Mantis Captured in Extremely Rare Video
https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2018/01/animals-insects-brazil-rainforests

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