Zahan on Instagram: "The X post by @RealKhalilU shows a short video of a mantidfly, a harmless neuropteran insect mimicking a praying mantis with raptorial forelegs, wasp-like wings, and an elongated striped abdomen, found crawling indoors. - Posted on December 17, 2025, it quickly went viral with 2.2 million views, 8,100 likes, and 7,200 replies, mostly humorous takes like calling it "Tinkerbell from Hell" or an "eviction notice." - The thread's engagement stems from the bug's eerie appearance

Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "A praying mantis in the wild risks attacks from various predators like chameleons because it relies on stillness and camouflage rather than speed or armor. While its leaf-like shape and coloring help it blend into vegetation, these defenses fail against predators with sharp vision and independently moving eyes. Chameleons can spot even the slightest movement, slowly lining up a strike before firing their tongue with extreme precision. If a mantis is exposed o

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