Is it a stunning pink orchid in bloom or a cunning predator lying in wait? The orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) may look ...

A Colorado dog trying to chase off a praying mantis may have been barking up the wrong tree in Berthoud. Watch the silly encounter caught on video.

A Colorado dog trying to chase off a praying mantis may have been barking up the wrong tree in Berthoud. Watch the silly encounter caught on video.

The praying mantises like to congregate near lights because they know other insects they like to eat are attracted to the shine. Marangelo and his friends were even able to collect a few live ...

If you have seen a praying mantis recently (or a lot of them) and want to know more about their spiritual symbolism—including if they're good luck or a bad omen—Weikel delves into everything ...

Although many mantis species have been found in Iran, Kolnegari is the first Iranian scientist to describe a new species of praying mantis from the country.

A visit from a praying mantis is considered a spiritual gift, a dispatch to slow down, observe and align with a higher spiritual purpose. The on-the-ground reality was a bit grittier.

Learn the meaning of repeatedly spotting a praying mantis, which can be a symbol of poise, finesse, and cunning.

The large, odd-looking insect drew attention from my friends who had gathered on a recent afternoon. The praying mantis was slowly walking along the edge of the parking lot, not a bug friendly ...