Praying mantises are adept at ambushing their prey with their specialized legs and swift reflexes. But when one goes for a Bombardier beetle, it gets a highly unpleasant chemical surprise.

It might look like a dead leaf, but this tiny insect is very much alive. This video by @doctorbugz_official shows a mantis ...

Mantis shrimp are truly spectacular predators of the marine world. Like a praying mantis ... the mantis shrimp has up to twelve. The zebra mantis shrimp is the largest mantis shrimp in the ...

These critters get their name from their kaleidoscope shell—like a peacock’s tail—and their hinged forearms which resemble that of a praying ... put up such a fight. Inspired by mantis ...

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 ...

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 egg cases can be placed in your garden and, in time, praying mantis nymphs will emerge and begin going about eating unwanted insects in your garden. Mantids don’t necessarily stay close to ...

Iranian researcher Mahmood Kolnegari has described a new praying ... for up to five minutes, perfectly imitating fallen vegetation. This behavior, known as thanatosis, helps the mantis avoid ...

The larger mantis, known as Solygia sulcatifrons, is one of the longest mantises in the world, measuring up to 20 centimeters in length (nearly 8 inches). This species lives in savannas and other ...