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 ...

Gavin Svenson heads to the Brazilian rainforest to sample the diversity of mantises. Mantis expert Gavin Svenson heads to the Brazilian amazon to sample the diversity of mantises in the forest. It is ...

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 ...

The discovery of insects "worshipping" a magnet has sparked a surge of interest on social media. A photo snapped in the ...

Adrian Kozakiewicz has been collecting and breeding unique tropical insects for the last 15 years and shares them with his fans on social media. In a recent Instagram post, where he has more than 5 ...

Did you know that mantises groom themselves just like cats do? Read here to learn more, and to watch a surprisingly adorable video of one.