One species of praying mantis has evolved a disguise so convincing that pollinators actively seek it out, turning their own instincts against them. The secret lies in a form of camouflage unlike ...

A farm owner in South Africa was taken aback when something flower-like moved on a bush in her garden. Margaret Neville discovered a fascinating insect on a lavender bush that was like nothing she had ...

To me they are the most amazing little creatures that I know of and I never get tired of them. I know that I have written about them before, but I think that something this amazing deserves another ...

These insects initially resemble exquisite flowers, but upon closer inspection, the illusion quickly disappears. Some species have developed to imitate the petals, colours, and even textures of actual ...

Insects that look like flowers: Nature is often described as a battlefield, but for some predators, it is a masquerade ball. While most creatures use camouflage to vanish into the background, a select ...