This mesmerising video captures an individual holding a stunning pink and white orchid mantis in their hand.

The smartphone video recorded in the Ning'er Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Yunnan, China, shows the vibrant insect gracefully moving on the person's palm.

Resembling a delicate flower with its intricate features, the insect also known as the walking flower mantis, can be seen shifting across the person's hand, thus captivating the viewer's attention with its movements.

Theindividual who captured the video said: 'Seeing it for the first time, nature is really amazing.'

Native to south-eastern Asia, the orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) is particularly known for its remarkable camouflage ability, which enables it to blend into floral environments, resembling blossoms or petals.

Despite its floral appearance, the species is a carnivorous predator and relies on its camouflage and agility to hunt flies, moths and other small insects.

Its toxins are not poisonous to humans.