In early summer, plants strive to blossom. The luxuriant woodland brims with life force. In the midst of the flowers lurks one of the top insect predators. This banded flower mantis is gearing up for a hunt. Watch this episode to see its lucky prey of the day.

About 'Journeys in Nature': Northern Guangdong Woodland Series

Northern Guangdong Province is located in the Nanling Mountains, an important mountain range and watershed in the south of central China. With dense forests, it has some of the richest biodiversity in southern China. Beneath the thick forest lies a paradise for creatures you may not often see. There are many mysterious stories behind these species waiting to be uncovered.

For more: 

Northern Guangdong Woodland Series | Episode 1: Chinese crocodile lizard

Northern Guangdong Woodland Series | Episode 2: Big-headed turtle

Northern Guangdong Woodland Series | Episode 3: Latouchia

Northern Guangdong Woodland Series | Episode 4: White-eared night heron

(Cover image is a video screenshot; video shot by the CGTN Nature film crew)

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