While walking around Hawkins Preserve in Cortez on a recent morning, I happened upon an insect that is letting itself be seen more this time of year. I managed to carefully scoop her (or him) up in my ...
The last two years have been kind to the insect population in north Florida, and 2015 appears to be continuing the trend. The weather has provided enough rain for those bugs which depend on the ...
This adorable gecko looked like it was wearing a crown when a one-inch mantis landed on its head. In one image, the day gecko sat on top of a branch and waited for a tasty treat to fly by as it stuck ...
The Mantis Religiosa (praying mantis) is an insect from the Mantidae family and it is one of the most well-known and widespread species of the order Mantodea, the Mantis JACK GUEZ/AFP/Getty Images The ...
Many animals can be adequately described by their namesake. The name Trans-Pecos Ratsnake tells one where that species can be observed. The name Eastern Bluebird tells one the color of the bird. The ...
Properly known as the European mantis (Mantis religiosa), the praying mantis takes its common and species name from the resting posture of the insects’ large front-most, or “raptorial” legs. The green ...
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 saw ...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- As part of an elaborate mating ritual that often occurs in the crisp days of autumn, the female praying mantis is known to devour its partner — beginning her feast with his head ...
A praying mantis ensured there were no flies on commuters as it hopped aboard a New York Subway train Tuesday and caused quite a stir. City Councilman Keith Powers was traveling Uptown on the 6 train, ...
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