Malagasy Blue-spot Mantis

Range: Central-western Africa, Madagascar, Seychelles Islands
Habitat: Forests
Conservation Status: Not listed by IUCN
Scientific Name: Polyspilota aeruginosa

Talk about quick! It takes only 50-70 milliseconds for this predator to strike out with its forelegs and snare its prey. This mantid improves its chances of finding a victim by blending in with its background, then waiting patiently for an unwary insect to pass by.