Cryptic coloration is also very useful when it comes to catching prey. This mantis feeds on small creatures such as crickets.

The giant rainforest mantis is great at catching things. Its strong arms (which are really its front legs) may look like they ...

Experts Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman write, “These are the egg cases, called oothecae, of a praying mantis. Produced by the ...

Sierra Allen took this photo in the Valley of a Praying Mantis in the leaves of a Japanese maple. Though it is difficult to identify from one photo, this ...

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

Is it a stunning pink orchid in bloom or a cunning predator lying in wait? The orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) may look like a flower, but it’s actually an insect! It’s one of the most beautiful ...

Discover the pink Empusa mantis also known as one of nature’s elegant predator, thriving in flower-rich habitats with stunning and fascinating survival strategies.