The European mantis (Mantis religiosa) or praying mantis is a species of praying mantis native to Europe, Asia, and Africa.

At every stage in their lives, from egg to adult, leaf and stick insects prove to be prey that can trick their predators. ... The eggs in this composite grid of images average about 0.12 inch long.

Spiders swinging lassos, ants setting deadly traps and turtles with deceiving tongues — these animals have the most cunning methods of hunting their prey.

The insect world is full of creatures who have practically raised the principles of disguise and concealment to an art form. For predators and prey alike, camouflage is a critical survival tool, with ...

Leaf mimicry is a remarkably clever form of camouflage, allowing some animals to blend in as leaves to evade predators or to remain hidden as they wait for unsuspecting prey.

Sarracenia pitcher plants, found in eastern North America, look like trumpet-shaped flowers. But the “flowers” are modified leaves that form a cup containing digestive enzymes and entrap insects.

While most plants are food themselves, carnivorous plants prey on small animals and insects for their diet. There are around 630 species of carnivorous plants in the world. Among those, the Venus ...

German photographer Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas won the 1st place spot in the 'Under 18' category'. His picture shows a large female jagged ambush bug waiting for its prey on a flower head.

Jabbing leaves 10 or 15 times with a needle to mimic an attack by an insect prompted a big buildup of jasmonates in the leaves. Prey, on the other hand, triggered almost no response.

Another unusual trait is the caterpillar's exclusive choice of insect parts or spider exoskeletons for their casing, rather than natural materials like bark or leaves, when tested in a lab.