When people think of bugs they generally think of gross pests that need to be kept at a distance. The farther away, the better. But insects, especially flying ones, have a strange, gross beauty to ...

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 ...

In this episode of Big Ideas from the team behind Deep Look, Niba explores how insects actually see the world — from the ...

While walking around Hawkins Preserve in Cortez on a recent morning, I happened upon an insect that is letting itself be seen more this time of year. I managed to carefully scoop her (or him) up in my ...

Q: Is it normal to find a young mantis this late in the year? I saw a green one by my front door recently. A: Since mantids matured into adulthood a few weeks ago, I would say no, but I think you saw ...