Praying mantises prey on various garden pests and ... Hoverflies, also known as flower flies, are important pollinators and effective predators of aphids and other soft-bodied pests.

Marigolds thrive in full sun in spring, summer, and autumn. However, they are sensitive to winter’s cold and frost. Plant ...

"As the cherry flower is first among flowers," says an ... called in Izumo kamakake, a bright green praying mantis, extremely feared by children for its capacity to bite. It is very large.

"From the delicate wings of the butterfly to the intricate legs of the praying mantis, every aspect is meticulously captured ...

One of my friends removed her hummingbird feeders because big praying mantises would hang out and catch the hummingbirds ... Leave seed heads on flowers so the birds can feast on those. Aloe species ...

Introducing beneficial insects such as ladybugs, lacewings, and praying mantises can help manage pest populations ... using seaweed mulch can help deter slugs from invading your garden. A colorful ...

For decades scientists assumed these insects looked so much like orchids as a form of camouflage. But they were wrong. They look this way because they're deceptive predators.

Turns out, they don't use camouflage at all. In fact, insects were attracted to the orchid mantises more than any flower petals. The insects were already beelining toward them without the need for ...