Instagram user @oleg.pars went viral after sharing a clip of a “rare insect disguised as a flower" known as the Lotus or Celestial Mantis in a post dated March 7, 2025.

An astonishing number of insects have evolved survival mechanisms that involve mimicry, camouflage, and disguise. In the case of orange-and-black butterflies, the viceroy has evolved a striking ...

Dozens of live beetles disguised as Japanese snacks were intercepted ... The CBP said exotic insects are often sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. Illegally trading exotic insects online ...

The insects can be potentially harmful, the agency said. “They may look harmless but in reality, smuggled beetles pose a significant threat to our vital agriculture resources,” Cheryl M.

The bumblebee-inspired robot isn’t the only robot created by UC Berkeley engineers. Lin’s team also invented “cockroach” robot that can sprint across the floor and can live even after being stepped on ...