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The footage shows a stunning insect with the body shape of a sleeping rose flower, perched on a finger. Many viewers were in awe of this “discovery,” with some even arguing that the creature is an AI bug just like the Lotus Mantis that went viral few weeks ago. Why It’s Fake Though there is a real insect known as the Gongylus gongylodes it is different from the insect in the viral video. The Gongylus gongylodes doesn’t look like a rose flower. As shown below, it is characterized by ... Dubbed the “ Lotus Mantis ,” this supposed footage has been making the rounds, showcasing a stunning, prehistoric-looking insect with an uncanny resemblance to a Buddhist lotus flower. However, as is often the case, the truth behind this viral sensation is quite different from what meets the eye. 13M likes, 52K comments - oleg.pars on March 7, 2025: "When a monk mentioned the lotus mantis —a rare insect disguised as a flower living high in the mountains—I knew I had to see it for myself. After an exhausting climb through freezing conditions, the creature appeared just at sunrise, calmly perching on my hand. A legend whispered by monks led me to the freezing mountain peaks in search of the elusive lotus mantis .Just as the sun rose, the incredible creature appeare...
