The orchid mantis repeatedly molts its exoskeleton until it reaches maturity. Molting happens five to six times for males, while females undergo two more moltings. The female is about 6 cm long ...

The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden announced Feb. 26 that they were given nine orchid mantis oothecas, or egg casings, confiscated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. These insects ...