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    Question: What is your favorite insect, and do you do anything in your work with them?

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    Asked by Paisley to Zoe on 15 May 2015.
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      Zoe GetmanPickering answered on 15 May 2015:


      I have a few favorite insects. My top is probably the orchid mantis. It has evolved to look like a lovely white and pink flower. It sits on orchid flowers and grabs any bee or other insect that comes by to pollinate. They are both beautiful and deadly!

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