Uploaded January 2013 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

---

Adult female Hymenopus coronatus (Malaysian Orchid Mantis) fresh after molt. The pink will fade then return during her cycle of producing oothecae. She grooms herself like a cat by wetting bristles on the inner side of her craws then rubbing them over her face and eyes.

Soundtrack by Precarious

To use this video in a commercial player, advertising or in broadcasts, please email Viral Spiral: contact@viralspiralgroup.com