The praying mantis is unique among insects in its ability to turn its head a full 180 degrees, so it is difficult to approach them undetected. A flexible joint between the head and prothorax ...

Try to sneak up on a praying mantis, and you may be surprised when it looks over its shoulder at you. No other insect can do this. This ability, along with their rather humanlike faces and ...

The praying mantis does not drink from a water source but will take moisture from the drops of water sprayed on plants. Mantises can fly when agitated, so make sure you don’t handle them outside ...

Praying mantises are not endangered and not invasive so if you’re looking for a praying mantis to set up shop in your garden, it’s perfectly okay to move an egg case from one location to another.

Q: Is it normal to find a young mantis this late in the year? I saw a green one by my front door recently. A: Since mantids matured into adulthood a few weeks ago, I would say no, but I think you s… ...

The Chinese praying mantis is the one I see most often in our garden. They are brown with a green patch on their side that runs the length of their body. At 3 to 5 inches long, they are the larger ...

why the praying mantis, butterfly and ladybug are thought to bring good things You may even find some of these odd insects in your garden certain times of year. Read on for more.