There are more than 400 different species of mantis shrimp. Peacock mantis shrimp—also called harlequin or painted mantis shrimp—are arguably the best-known of the family. These critters get ...

“Chinese Mantis (Tenodera sinensis) is also released to control pests and may be confused with this species,” the Field Guide ...

They find pesky and beneficial insects equally delicious. Plus, the most successful species of praying mantis were introduced to the U.S., and in many cases, their potential for invasiveness outweighs ...

Lohit Garikipati discovered a new species in the praying mantis family. He first spotted the bug a few years ago in Arizona, ...

Only a few of the 180 mantid species engage in this shocking practice ... Sexual cannibalism isn't a must for the mantis to reproduce. Its advantage for the female may be a handy source of ...

Mantis shrimp belong to the order Stomatopoda, with more than 250 species currently known. Commonly found in tropical and subtropical waters around the globe, they are recognized for their bright ...

A praying mantis is a lanky insect with a triangular head, large eyes, and six long legs, the front two of which seem to be perpetually lifted in prayer. But with over 2,400 species of them on the ...

Because of its minuscule size, this moss mantis can’t rely on the flashy, threatening displays that some larger species rely on for protection. Instead, the moss mantis invests most of its efforts ...

As is the case in many mantis species, both the males and the females have wings, but only the males can fly. While the females collect resources and produce eggs, the males do all the searching for a ...

A small discovery is now a big deal in the world of insects, and it's all thanks to a UC Davis alum.