The praying mantis is nature’s version of Corky’s ... They can look like a twig or a leaf, and their lack of motion can make them difficult to see. Checking on my new friend several times ...

For praying mantises, I'm trying to find the rarest ... [slow upbeat music] The dead leaf mantis not only has evolved to look almost identical to a dead leaf, but it also behaves like a leaf ...

Entomologist Dr. Jessica Ware joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the world of insects. Are ...

Praying mantis egg cases The adult female mantis lays ... Make sure to examine and spray each leaf. The same sticky tape that works for houseflies can be used for whiteflies.

The mantis also makes itself appear bigger by spreading its leaf-like wings. Interestingly, this mantis is quite the escape artist. Whereas many mantis species cannot cling to smooth surfaces like ...