Like mimicry, camouflage can be "protective," to avoid the attention of predators, or "aggressive," to allay suspicion while the predator attacks its prey. The praying mantis that has evolved a ...

This male Vates is a member of the horned praying mantis group that evolved camouflage features including a head horn and leg lobes that disguise it from predators. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

While many people believe the mantis is the ... t Want Living In Your Home Praying mantises have long been considered beneficial because they eat pest insects. They sit motionless on a plant, using a ...

The slender green body of this Indian grass mantis mimics a blade of grass – a camouflage perfectly suited for its habitat. Get a closer view of the image Get a closer view of the image Praying ...

This is an especially beautiful yet cruel variety of praying mantis. For more than ... evolved to mimic pink and white orchid ...

As its name suggests, the orchid mantis looks like a beautiful flower for its colors and shape. But make no mistake about it, the insect characterized by its inverted triangle-shaped face and ...