The ghost mantis, also known as Phyllocrania paradoxa, is not a rare species, but it is considered a miniature mantis. When fully grown, they’re only about two inches long. It’s easy to mistake this ...

While this praying mantis may look as if it’s ready to embrace a dance partner, this is actually a defensive display intended to make the insect look as big and threatening as possible to potential ...

While this mantis is remarkable when viewed from the front during a defensive display like the pose seen here, when its wings are folded and it is seen from the top or back, it looks like it could be ...