A praying mantis is a fascinating insect. These mantises, part of the mantid family, are often utilized for their carnivorous ...

While this praying mantis may look as if it’s ready to embrace a dance partner, this is actually a defensive display intended to make the insect look as big and threatening as possible to potential ...

Praying mantises have mastered the art of how not to be seen. Their camouflage has both defensive and offensive applications – it helps them avoid being preyed upon, and it also helps them sneak up on ...

These critters get their name from their kaleidoscope shell—like a peacock’s tail—and their hinged forearms which resemble that of a praying mantis and are kept tucked away until the moment ...