A new-to-science species of praying mantis found in Iran has been named as a symbol of universal freedom. Sinaiella azadi was ...

In the insect world things are often not what they ... or "aggressive," to allay suspicion while the predator attacks its prey. The praying mantis that has evolved a flat, triangular shape and ...

A ghost mantis, also known as Phyllocrania paradoxa, is a species of praying mantis that can go undetected in many forest environments because of their unusual features. Their bodies mimic the ...

The whē (New Zealand praying mantis) came second, while another unusual forest dweller ... and the rō (giant stick insect) came in fourth and fifth, respectively. “Amidst strong competition ...