The rainbow mantis shrimp may look like an alien, but they have sophisticated vision unlike any other animal, including ...

Nestled in downtown Kokomo stands a lime-green guardian that’s become the unofficial mascot of this central Indiana city – a 17-foot praying mantis that stops traffic and starts conversations. You ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Praying mantis nymphs were photographed surrounding a magnet attached to a wall. Source: Kaya Rubin The discovery of insects ...

Orchid Mantises in Southeast Asia attract more pollinators than real orchids. Camouflaged Loopers in North America use flower petals as camouflage. Pink Katydids use their color to blend with pink ...

Female praying mantises are notorious for eating their mates during or after sex. Now, scientists have discovered a dwarf mantis species in which males avoid this fate with an elaborate dance ...

Meet the mysterious praying mantis, an insect known for its unique appearance and hunting skills. Why is it so special, and what secrets does it hide? Find out how the praying mantis survives and ...

The praying mantis ‘hitchhiked’ its way to Britain, says wildlife charity - Jam Press/Cornwall Wildlife Trust Praying mantises have been spotted in the wild in mainland England for the first time.

Reduction in pesticide use will help all insects, including unsung heroes of pollination. Insects get ready in many ways for autumn and winter; leaving some leaves and debris may help Conern remains ...

Get up close and personal with one of nature’s most fascinating predators. This praying mantis looks like it’s straight out of a sci-fi movie. Don't miss the detailed close-ups! #PrayingMantis ...

“Alien” mantis species Liturgusa maya may have arrived in the Galápagos as a stowaway in agricultural material, according to a study. Getty Images/iStockphoto The newly confirmed presence of an “alien ...

You’re cruising through central Indiana, radio playing softly, perhaps contemplating your next snack stop, when something extraordinary catches your eye—a towering lime-green praying mantis frozen mid ...

A video taken in Berthoud, Colorado, shows a dog's encounter with a praying mantis. Colorado is home to seven mantis species, and the insects are known to eat both beneficial and harmful bugs. Bears ...