Finding multiple females of the French Guiana species in close proximity to each other is “particularly noteworthy,” ...

A new-to-science species of praying mantis found in Iran ... It is a “completely morphologically new type of mantis and completely different from other types of mantises known from central ...

There are more than 400 different species of mantis shrimp ... s tail—and their hinged forearms which resemble that of a praying mantis and are kept tucked away until the moment of attack.

However, with its wings extended like this, it is actually getting ready to defend itself. This image shows a species of praying mantis known as Deiphobe brunneri, with its wings extended and its ...

A praying mantis may be an unconventional pet, but these curious creatures have become quite popular insect companions. The ...

Researchers exploring Brazil’s Atlantic Forest discovered some five to seven new species of praying mantises. Among the newfound creatures are unicorn mantises, which have mysterious ...

The praying mantis that has evolved a flat, triangular shape and coloring just like the leaves it sits on is extremely hard to detect. In camouflage, the shape and outline of the animal merge with ...

In the arid environment of west-central Iran, a new species of praying mantis was discovered. Pey Khakbaz via Unsplash The feeling of fear is familiar to everyone, from when you hear a peculiar ...