Female praying mantises are notorious for eating their mates during or after sex. Now, scientists have discovered a dwarf ...
Not everyone loves insects. There’s a reason they are often referred to as “creepy crawlers.” That’s not exactly the kindest moniker for any species. It’s also one that isn’t very fair, especially ...
Sometimes it is easy being green, especially if your name is Barry Ro Mantis. He’s a dapper, 18-foot tall praying mantis who will be prancing through the streets of Downtown Boise this weekend as part ...
Summer brings a flush of insect life to Massachusetts, some more welcome than others. From butterflies to bees, ants to aphids, our six-legged friends are suddenly everywhere. Certainly one of the ...
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Do Praying Mantises Bite?

The European mantis (Mantis religiosa) or praying mantis is a species of praying mantis native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. The praying mantis was introduced in North America at the end of the 19th ...
Not everyone loves insects. There’s a reason they are often referred to as “creepy crawlers.” That’s not exactly the kindest moniker for any species. It’s also one that isn’t very fair, especially ...