Female praying mantises are notorious for eating their mates during or after sex. Now, scientists have discovered a dwarf ...

Praying mantises have been spotted in the wild in England, with experts suggesting they may have been “blown over” from mainland Europe. They added it is also possible that the insects are from a pet ...

Iranian researcher Mahmood Kolnegari has described a new praying mantis species in central Iran, naming it Sinaiella azadi (“freedom” in Persian) to symbolize the importance of scientific freedom and ...

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 ...

Meet the mysterious praying mantis, an insect known for its unique appearance and hunting skills. Why is it so special, and ...

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 ...

Godzilla vs. Mothra and now mantis vs. fly! Remembering some of the sci-fi horror movies involving a giant insect, a praying mantis may come to mind, and a fear factor is born. However, a praying ...

There have been sightings of praying mantises in the wild in parts of south west England for the first time. Cornwall Wildlife Trust (CWT) said two separate sightings of the European praying mantis ...

As I walked up the meadow a few days ago, a praying mantis jumped out of my way. It caught my eye as the largest mantis I had seen, at more than 7 inches, but that is not as large as they can grow. It ...