Mantis! (another beautiful animal)

The Spiny Flower Mantis (Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii) is a small, ornate praying mantis native to southern and eastern Africa.

The orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) is a master of disguise from the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia that mimics pink and white orchid blossoms to lure and capture unsuspecting pollinators.

Spiny Flower Mantis

Orchid Mantis

Millipedes! (they are cute)

The Giant African Millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas) is the largest living species of millipede in the world, reaching lengths of up to 38.5 cm (15 inches).

The Trigoniulus corallinus, commonly known as the rusty millipede or scarlet millipede, is a small, cylindrical tropical millipede native to Southeast Asia and the Indo-Malayan region.

Bumblebee Millipede (Anadenobolus monilicornis), also known as the yellow-banded millipede, is a small, vibrant invertebrate popular in the pet hobby and bioactive terrariums.

Centrobolus splendidus, commonly known as the Red Fire Millipede or Spotted Fire Millipede, is a small, brilliantly colored and peaceful Splendid Red Millipede (Centrobolus splendidus) native to southern and southeastern Africa.

Telodeinopus aoutii, commonly known as the giant African olive millipede or Ghana speckled leg millipede, is a large, slender species of millipede native to the tropical forests and savannah borders of West Africa.

Aphistogoniulus corallipes (commonly known as the Red-legged Fire-Millipede or Giant Fire Millipede) is a striking species of millipede. It is strictly endemic to the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.

Giant african millipede

Triogoniulus corallinus

Bumblebee Millipede

Centrobolus splendidus

Telodeinopus aoutii

Aphistogoniulus corallipes

(None of these animals shown are dangerous to humans, just handle them with care, moths included.)

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