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

Praying mantis females lay their eggs in autumn on vertical surfaces. As leaves fall, praying mantis egg cases become easier ...

Praying Mantids can be purchased from plant nurseries as a group of tiny hatchlings shortly after emerging from their ootheca ...

A praying mantis is a fascinating insect. These mantises, part of the mantid family, are often utilized for their carnivorous ...

After writing about the fig beetle – a shiny green scarab beetle that feeds on overripe fruit and decomposing organic matter ...

Praying mantises are adept at ambushing their prey with their specialized legs and swift reflexes. But when one goes for a Bombardier beetle, it gets a highly unpleasant chemical surprise. (01:09 ...

New, non-hallucinogenic versions of psychedelics are blurring the boundaries of the drug trip.

The mantis shrimp’s astonishing punch, cancer-detecting vision and remarkable capacity for cellular repair make it an ...

These critters get their name from their kaleidoscope shell—like a peacock’s tail—and their hinged forearms which resemble that of a praying mantis and are kept tucked away until the moment ...

NL batting champion Luis Arraez of the San Diego Padres had surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb.

In this photo, I’m holding a large female Carolina mantis. Note that she is green, which helps her blend in with her ...

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