Cryptic coloration is also very useful when it comes to catching prey. This mantis feeds on small creatures such as crickets.

Sierra Allen took this photo in the Valley of a Praying Mantis in the leaves of a Japanese maple. Though it is difficult to ...

Horned treehoppers have the horned helmets to help "the treehoppers avoid predation through camouflage or intimidation," according to Nature Journal. 2. How many legs does a monkey slug caterpillar ...

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 ...

“Hey, guys, come quick! Look at this!” exclaimed one of our most senior Master Gardeners at the West Valley Food Garden last week. Our small herd of workers hurried over to see what she was so excited ...

It was truly a Zen moment as I basked in the first warm sunshine that we’ve had after the recent spell of chilly, foggy fall mornings. Yes, it’s easy to be spoiled by our typically mild weather. I was ...

Dorri PartainManaging Editor From airborne dragon kites and pandas to unicorns and praying mantis insects, new murals are ...

There are no known natural enemies able to control the growing population of spotted lanternflies from destroying fruit and landscape trees, grapevines and woody ornamental plants. Native to Asia, the ...