Change in Orchid Mantis

The present-day orchid mantis is a pink and white insect with petal-like legs and a flattened body, allowing it to blend seamlessly with flowers. It thrives in humid rainforests, using its floral disguise to ambush pollinators like butterflies and bees. Its large eyes and powerful forelegs help it hunt efficiently while avoiding predators. In 1,000 years, as rainforests turn into savannas, the mantis evolves to resemble grass or twigs rather than flowers. Its body becomes slender and elongated, with tan, yellow, or green hues for better camouflage in dry, open landscapes. Longer, thinner legs help it navigate grassy terrain, and a tougher exoskeleton protects it from heat and drought. Without flowers to hide in, the mantis adapts a stealth-based hunting strategy, relying on movement and stillness to survive in a drastically altered world.