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

Perhaps the first thing you’ll notice is the enormous proboscis that sticks way out in front of its face. Then you may be struck by how much its rotund, furry body looks like a bee. And, in fact, its ...

She says when male and female insects look different, that is called sexual dimorphism – and this can happen in a variety of ...

After completing five films in the South Indian film industry and four Bollywood projects, including Sadhu Mirani and Door ...

Nature is replete with incredible survival tactics, and one of the most intriguing of these is mimicry. There are creatures that have developed leaf, flower, twig, or even algae camouflage so ...

Rare giant stick insects now command market prices exceeding $1,000 for a single adult. These massive insects possess a fragile physiology that contradicts their imposing physical size. Some giant ...

Buyers may pay up to $450 for the privilege of owning an orchid mantis. Breeder prices vary depending on shipping costs and the breeder’s ethics. Female orchid mantises live eight to 10 months, while ...

The peppermint stick insect packs a peppermint-scented blast powerful enough to fend off hungry predators in Australia’s ancient Daintree rainforest. Check out how this clumsy vegetarian survives ...

Peppermint stick insect packs a peppermint-scented blast powerful enough to fend off hungry predator The peppermint stick insect packs a peppermint-scented blast powerful enough to fend off hungry ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The Lord Howe stick insect (Dryococelus australis) was ...