The mouth of a praying mantis is perfectly adapted for its predatory lifestyle. Its mandibles (jawbones) are designed to ...

These fascinating insects captivate us with their namesake pose. Explore these fun facts about praying mantis to learn all about them! Praying mantis are insects with long, thin bodies and triangular ...

“Hey, guys, come quick! Look at this!” exclaimed one of our most senior Master Gardeners at the West Valley Food Garden last week. Our small herd of workers hurried over to see what she was so excited ...

At this time of year, some nurseries start selling the egg cases of Chinese mantis as a biological control for the garden. These alien-looking insects are praying mantis and are harmless to humans, ...

Egg cases from Chinese and European praying mantises can be differentiated by their shape. Neither species is native to Michigan.