European mantis in green coloration. Credit: Photo by eLKayPics, licensed via Creative Commons. Sign up for the Gazette's morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Sign up You may have ...

DEAR JOAN: I’ve heard that a praying mantis can change color based on the plant that it’s on. I looked it up on the Internet, but what I found contradicts that. It says they may change when they shed ...

Appearance: Most adults are bright green, while some are tan. Up to 3 inches long with buggy eyes, a triangular head and a pair of long, flexible forearms. Distribution: Originally from Europe, they ...

Many animals can be adequately described by their namesake. The name Trans-Pecos Ratsnake tells one where that species can be observed. The name Eastern Bluebird tells one the color of the bird. The ...

It’s very difficult to forget the distinctive appearance of a praying mantis after seeing one for the first time. The most common species of mantis here in East Central Indiana is the Chinese praying ...

Praying mantises were pretty common in Bingham County this year, but every time I saw one, I was reminded of a campy science fiction movie about earth-based soldiers fighting giant insects on a ...

Gardening season is well underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: My son ...

A study of startle displays hints at why provoked creatures have such a wide range of reactions. By Cara Giaimo From a distance, the dead leaf praying mantis resembles its namesake: brown, crispy and ...