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 ...

Orchid Mantises in Southeast Asia attract more pollinators than real orchids. Camouflaged Loopers in North America use flower petals as camouflage. Pink Katydids use their color to blend with pink ...

When a spiny flower mantis assumes this posture, it is hard to imagine an insect looking any flashier. But although this flamboyant appearance might seem attractive to us, it’s actually an attempt to ...