Lohit Garikipati discovered a new species in the praying mantis family. He first spotted the bug a few years ago in Arizona, but it didn't molt into an adult. "Then, years later, a friend of mine ...

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

Female praying mantids are known for eating their ... Sexual cannibalism isn't a must for the mantis to reproduce. Its advantage for the female may be a handy source of nutrition for herself ...

Praying mantises are known for eating insects and small animals that you might consider unwanted pests. These include: Flies, ...

Even though it happens every fall, I’m always pleasantly surprised to find a praying mantis egg case. In our garden, I found the first one a couple of weeks ago. I’m sure there were others ...

Because of its minuscule size, this moss mantis can’t rely on the flashy, threatening displays that some larger species rely on for protection. Instead, the moss mantis invests most of its efforts ...

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 ...

This male Vates is a member of the horned praying mantis group that evolved camouflage features including a head horn and leg lobes that disguise it from predators. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

In our narrowed focus and single-minded intent, we very nearly missed something as equally amazing as the number of grasshoppers – the number of praying mantises. Praying mantids are carnivores ...

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This would be the praying mantis. At the outset, however, it must be said that the sight of a praying mantis is just plain riveting. What a magnificent creature to behold! It is so much larger ...

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 ...