Female Praying Mantises and Sexual Cannibalism
Only 13-28 percent of praying mantis matings end in cannibalism. Expert guide to the science, evolution, and purpose of sexual cannibalism in mantises.
February 2026
Praying Mantises: Insect World Ambush Experts
Explore the extraordinary world of praying mantises, from their lightning-fast raptorial strike and unique 3D vision to orchid mantis flower mimicry and the truth about sexual cannibalism. Expert-written guide covering 2,400+ species, hunting strategies, camouflage adaptations, and groundbreaking re
July 2025
Orchid Mantis: Nature's Deceptive Predator
Everything about the orchid mantis: size, habitat, aggressive mimicry, supernormal stimulus research, diet, reproduction, and the strange facts that make Hymenopus coronatus the most deceptive predator in the rainforest.
May 2025
European Praying Mantis Traits
Everything about the European praying mantis: size, stereoscopic vision, raptorial strike, cannibalism, ootheca reproduction, diet, lifespan, and the strange facts that make Mantis religiosa one of the most specialised ambush predators on Earth.
March 2025
Facts About the Chinese Mantis in North America
Everything about the Chinese mantis: size, habitat, diet, hunting, reproduction, the 1896 introduction to North America, hummingbird predation, and the strange facts that make Tenodera sinensis the largest mantis in North America.
January 2025
Fascinating Ghost Mantis and Its Features
Everything about the ghost mantis: size, habitat, dead-leaf camouflage, colour morphs, diet, reproduction, pet care, and the strange facts that make Phyllocrania paradoxa one of the most cryptic insects in Africa and Madagascar.