CLOSED: Look who was waiting for me!!!!!

Watch Reply
More
Mark unread Print Skip to new
tubbss5 Aurora, IL Sep 12, 2005

This "little guy" was in my drying glads. When I moved the sack, he (she) jumped out and scared the living heck out of me!

Thumbnail by tubbss5
Post #1754769
Quote
tubbss5 Aurora, IL Sep 12, 2005

All told, he (she) is about 8 inches long. Praying Mantis, Right???

Look how he (she) is looking at me!!!

Thumbnail by tubbss5
Post #1754771
Quote
BackyardOasis Louisville, KY(Zone 6a) Sep 12, 2005

thats right praying mantis

Post #1754805
Quote
margaran (Maggie) Jacksonvill, FL(Zone 9a) Sep 12, 2005

They are so cool! I've seen two this last month- the first ever in my life! That is a terrific shot!


Maggie

Post #1755104
Quote
htop San Antonio, TX(Zone 8b) Sep 13, 2005

I love their cute little faces.

Post #1755560
Quote
tubbss5 Aurora, IL Sep 13, 2005

Carlab68, I did a little research, Chinese Mantis, Tenodera aridifolia sinensis: http://www.cirrusimage.com/mantidae.htm
Margaran, Thanks. I sat there for about a half hour just taking pictures and watching HER. Awsome creature! I kinda 'directed' her away from the walk area on the porch so no one would step on her. Yes, it's a female from the quick research I did. Females are larger and not as brightly colored, like birds.
Htop, I don't know about 'cute.' LOL Definately a beauty in the mantis kingdom!
Also, apparently a garden 'GoodGal.'

This message was edited Sep 13, 2005 6:24 AM

Thumbnail by tubbss5
Post #1756086
Quote
htop San Antonio, TX(Zone 8b) Sep 14, 2005

Here is a photo of one I named "Cami" (for camouflage). It reminded me of my kids when they were quite little posing for their studio photos with shy little smiles on their faces.

Thumbnail by htop
Post #1758450
Quote
tubbss5 Aurora, IL Sep 14, 2005

Isn't it funny, how they seem to "pose"

Post #1759285
Quote

Post a Reply to this Thread

Please or sign up to post.
Back to Forum Homepage

More Insect and Spider Identification Threads

Go to all Insect and Spider Identification threads
BACK TO TOP