Horned treehoppers have the horned helmets to help "the treehoppers avoid predation through camouflage or intimidation," according to Nature Journal. 2. How many legs does a monkey slug caterpillar ...

It’s very difficult to forget the distinctive appearance of a praying mantis after seeing one for the first time.

The European mantis (Mantis religiosa) or praying mantis is a species of praying mantis native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. The praying mantis was introduced in North America at the end of the 19th ...

Dr. Gene Kritsky, dean of behavioral and natural sciences at Mount St. Joseph University in Cinncinati, Ohio, is an expert on the cultural perception of insects. He explained in an interview with Fox ...

McGowan notes he has seen mantises stalking hummingbird feeders before, but has never witnessed an attack. Anecdotal accounts ...

While some insects, like fireflies, surprise us with their ability to shine in the darkness, other insects tend to ...

FREMONT - When most police officers are off the clock they tend to relax. When Fremont Police officer Lester Daniels clocks out, he spends his time diving into research on insects. After publishing a ...

Q: Is it normal to find a young mantis this late in the year? I saw a green one by my front door recently. A: Since mantids matured into adulthood a few weeks ago, I would say no, but I think you saw ...