The female praying mantis will cold-bloodedly eat the male after mating. Even worse, she might just bite his head off mid-intercourse. And the male will keep performing the act even without the...

Praying mantis are known for being voracious predators. These insects hunt prey up to three times their size and will fight back an even bigger opponent when threatened.  mong more than 2,400...

We often tend to anthropomorphize non-humans, including insects. When we hear about strange habits or behavior, an inadvertent shudder may well be our first response. The thought of termites...

More specifically, this group is the “alates”, the so-called swarmers who grow wings and are seen flying around close to the exit points around the house, trying to get outside, during the spring...

Have you ever wondered if cockroaches can look like bed bugs and how to tell them apart if so? It’s not the easiest thing in the world, but knowing the difference between a bed bug and a cockroach...

Keeping praying mantis as pets is a great hobby, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Beginner mantis keepers often worry about the equipment they will need for their new pets.