Posts by Steve Foster

Praying mantises and locusts are both insects. However, mantids will eat any and all insects if they are able to, including locusts. Mantids are a valued addition to many a garden, along with...

When it comes to dinner, praying mantis have quite a versatile palette. They'll eat almost anything - even other mantids. Depending on their size, the mantis will eat various insects and wildlife,...

Have you ever wondered whether spiders feel pain? Maybe you accidentally stepped on one, or brushed one out of your garage a little to enthusiastically, or sprayed them with the water hose. Well...

In this article we'll answer the questions do male spiders carry eggs and also do they lay eggs?! Researching this article threw up quite a few surprises that I think you'll find interesting. But if...

Do praying mantis eat hummingbirds? Yes they absolutely do! While you may suspect photos of such an act are photoshopped. This is not the case. Praying mantis do indeed hunt and eat hummingbirds when...

Are all house spiders female? No, not all house spiders are female. There is a common misconception that all house spiders are female. The truth is that they are the most dominant in houses because...