The European mantis (Mantis religiosa) or praying mantis is a species of praying mantis native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. The praying mantis was introduced in North America at the end of the 19th ...

From excellent vision to eerie camouflage and uncanny athleticism, these pious-looking carnivores are a wonder of the insect world. Named for their prominent front legs that fold together in a gesture ...