A new-to-science species of praying mantis found in Iran has been named as a symbol of universal freedom. Sinaiella azadi was ...

Q: I’ve heard that not all of our praying mantis types are native. They’re all good for garden pest control though, right, or are some bad instead? A: Maryland is currently home to five species of ...

In the arid environment of west-central Iran, a new species of praying mantis was discovered. Pey Khakbaz via Unsplash The feeling of fear is familiar to everyone, from when you hear a peculiar noise ...

Praying mantises have been spotted wild in the southwest of England for the first time and may have arrived on wind or in luggage. Cornwall Wildlife Trust (CWT) have reported that two recent sightings ...

Praying mantises have been spotted in the wild in England, with experts suggesting they may have been “blown over” from mainland Europe. They added it is also possible that the insects are from a pet ...

For the first time, scientists have used the genitals of female praying mantises to formally distinguish one species from another. And using this novel technique, they've identified a previously ...