What’s the cleverest way to avoid being noticed by a predator in a forest? Make yourself look like a dead leaf, of course! Meet the ghost mantis, a master of disguise and mimicry. These fascinating ...

The ghost mantis, also known as Phyllocrania paradoxa, is not a rare species, but it is considered a miniature mantis. When fully grown, they’re only about two inches long. It’s easy to mistake this ...

While this mantis is remarkable when viewed from the front during a defensive display like the pose seen here, when its wings are folded and it is seen from the top or back, it looks like it could be ...