Orchid mantis: A remarkable praying mantis from Southeast Asia

The orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) is a distinctive insect belonging to the order Mantodea and the family Hymenopodidae.

Its natural range extends across South and Southeast Asia. It has been recorded from countries including India, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam, as well as islands such as Borneo and Sumatra.