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

An invasive praying mantis species has established itself in parts of North America, bringing a highly efficient ambush predator into closer contact with native ecosystems and residential areas.

A calm little praying mantis sits perfectly still as a spider creeps nearby. For a moment, you might think the mantis is meditating. It is named for its “praying” pose, after all. Then, in a blink, ...